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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €90 - €280 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €95 - €310.

How far is it from Southampton to Limerick?

The distance between Southampton and Limerick is 734 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h 50m and costs €180 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Southampton to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

Southampton to Limerick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 14m
€97–305
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
7h 14m
€83–359
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
17h 50m
€188–366
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
7h 28m
€95–287
Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 56m
€91–271
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
8h 48m
€113–334
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 33m
€100–256
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 33m
€115–263

Southampton to Limerick by train, ferry, and bus

13Weekly Services

17h 50mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton 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 Southampton Central to Limerick Colbert Station via Cardiff Central, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 17h 50m.

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