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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Limerick is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Scotland to Limerick?

The distance between Scotland and Limerick is 549 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Limerick without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 12h and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Limerick bus from?

Scotland to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Limerick bus arrive?

Scotland to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 116+ hotels available in Limerick.

Scotland to Limerick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Limerick by plane, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
5h 14m
€57–217
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 38m
€52–186
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
12h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
8h 4m
€85–162
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 27m
€55–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 48m
€56–172
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 32m
€84–207
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus
8h 40m
€88–181
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
12h 8m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
13h 43m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Limerick.

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Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Scotland and Limerick, Ireland?

Ryanair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) 4 times a week.

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