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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €90 - €290 and takes 7h 24m.

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 24m and costs €90 - €300.

How far is it from Southampton to Limerick?

The distance between Southampton and Limerick is 737 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 49m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Southampton to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 117+ 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 24m
€91–293
Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
6h 49m
€83–222
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 49m
€154–398
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
6h 40m
€84–323
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 24m
€91–284
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
8h 25m
€90–242
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
8h 12m
€92–294
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 56m
€107–262

Southampton to Limerick by train, ferry, and bus

13Weekly Services

17h 49mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 737.1 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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 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 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 49m.

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