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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €75 - €290 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.

How far is it from Poole to Limerick?

The distance between Poole and Limerick is 792 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Limerick without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Poole to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Limerick bus from?

Poole to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Limerick bus arrive?

Poole to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

Poole to Limerick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Poole to Limerick by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
7h 12m
€90–293
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
8h 17m
€76–289
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
26h 27m
Car ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
29h 34m
€120–243
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
8h
€80–309
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 44m
€111–302
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
29h 35m
€79–644

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Poole to Limerick.

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Distance: 792.4 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 bus from Seldown Coach Station to Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 26h 27m.

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