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 €80 - €290 and takes 8h 15m.

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 6h 59m and costs €80 - €330.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.

How far is it from Poole to Limerick?

The distance between Poole and Limerick is 789 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 train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 24h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 138+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Limerick by train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 59m
€83–328
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
29h 22m
€72–639
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Navigation St to Buchanan Bus StationM11 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
24h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
11h 14m
€152–213
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
7h 28m
€117–365
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
8h 15m
€83–289
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 29m
€110–355
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
24h 49m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
29h 30m
€81–205

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

20Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.4 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, 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 train from Poole to Limerick via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Navigation St, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 24h 46m.

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