What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Southampton is to fly and train which costs £60 - £230 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Southampton is to fly and train which takes 6h 20m and costs £70 - £220.

How far is it from Limerick to Southampton?

The distance between Limerick and Southampton is 463 miles.

How do I travel from Limerick to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick to Southampton without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 16h 17m and costs £150 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Limerick to Southampton?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Limerick to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Southampton.

Limerick to Southampton - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Southampton by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Central
6h 20m
£73–217
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
7h 1m
£61–224
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Clarbeston Road to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
16h 17m
£158–350
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
34h 34m
£102–323
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Southampton
11h 3m
£128–176
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)DUB - SOU
6h 26m
£70–219
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Central
7h 18m
£90–226
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Central
6h 25m
£86–240
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
7h 56m
£81–266
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
8h 19m
£61–243
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central
8h 54m
£61–253
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
17h 41m
£121–275

Limerick to Southampton by bus and ferry

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34h 34mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.3 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Southampton, England?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Southampton. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Southampton Central via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Clarbeston Road, and Cardiff Central in around 16h 17m.

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