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 €45 - €180 and takes 7h 24m.

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 54m 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 which takes 11h 23m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Manchester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 138+ 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)MAN - SNN
4h 54m
€43–174
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
11h 23m
€101–182
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
11h 36m
€72–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
7h 38m
€105–195
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
7h 4m
€73–206
Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
7h 24m
€50–171
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
7h 30m
€67–176
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LPL - SNN
5h 28m
€94–184
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay735
13h 2m
€93–197

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

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11h 23mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.8 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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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