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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €55 - €160 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Limerick is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €40 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Limerick?

The distance between Manchester and Limerick is 494 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 46m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Manchester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 132+ hotels available in Limerick.

Manchester to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Limerick by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
4h 51m
€42–172
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
10h 46m
€97–153
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
11h 24m
€103–185
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
10h 28m
€153–230
Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MAN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
6h 14m
€79–198
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 2m
€66–204
Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 24m
€46–171
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 25m
€59–154
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LPL - SNN
5h 28m
€69–252

Manchester to Limerick by train, foot, ferry, tram, and bus

21Weekly Services

10h 46mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Limerick.

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Distance: 493.8 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Ryanair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) once daily.

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