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 €40 - €200 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 49m and costs €35 - €200.

How far is it from Manchester to Limerick?

The distance between Manchester and Limerick is 486 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 via Dublin which takes 11h 11m and costs €90 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Manchester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 160+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Limerick by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or 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 Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
5h 14m
€43–155
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
4h 49m
€39–194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerickcar
9h 37m
€72–414
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin
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 Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
11h 11m
€94–243
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
11h 13m
€88–159
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
5h 51m
€56–196
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 Colbertbus
6h 17m
€55–200
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
8h 10m
€55–170
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 25m
€42–193
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
12h 1m
€109–188

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

21Weekly Services

11h 11mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Limerick.

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Distance: 486.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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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