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How to get fromLiverpool to Limerickby train, plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    5h 43m
    €52–204

  2. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    6h 42m
    €51–180

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    10h 57m
    €76–155

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Rhyl

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 300
    11h 3m
    €80–153

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar car
    10h 34m
    €127–224

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    4h 58m
    €82–165

  7. Fly Liverpool to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train
    7h 31m
    €53–234

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    8h 21m
    €56–243

  9. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus
    8h 29m
    €59–209

  10. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 735
    12h 14m
    €74–155

Liverpool to Limerick by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Limerick via Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 57m.

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