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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Sunderland is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Sunderland is to bus and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

How far is it from Limerick to Sunderland?

The distance between Limerick and Sunderland is 376 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Sunderland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Limerick to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Sunderland bus from?

Limerick to Sunderland bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Sunderland bus arrive?

Limerick to Sunderland bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Limerick to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Sunderland by plane, bus, busferry, train, car, car ferry, or subway

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 Newcastle
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Newcastle (NCL)SNN - NCL
7h 16m
£86–171
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
6h 37m
£43–147
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
16h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderland
9h 54m
£120–298
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
8h 47m
£58–217
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SNN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
3. Take the subway from Central Station to Sunderland
6h 59m
£84–291
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thornaby
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderland
9h 7m
£62–227
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
17h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
18h 44m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to GalwayIc
2. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre212
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
6. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
22h 18m

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 373.6 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Air France fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Newcastle (NCL) twice daily.

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