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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Limerick is to train and ferry and bus which costs €75 - €220 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €50 - €230.

How far is it from Stafford to Limerick?

The distance between Stafford and Limerick is 524 km.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 31m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Stafford to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 111+ hotels available in Limerick.

Stafford to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Stafford to Limerick by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
10h 31m
€84–158
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
5h 42m
€50–222
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
13h 20m
€79–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stafford to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
11h 10m
€139–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Stafford to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
6h 23m
€54–209
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 18m
€70–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
8h
€63–194
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LPL - SNN
5h 44m
€101–203
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 8m
€72–282
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 6m
€57–251
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
8h 52m
€58–238

Stafford to Limerick by train, ferry, foot, and tram

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10h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Stafford to Limerick.

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Distance: 524.3 km
Duration: 10h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Stafford to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Bodelis, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Burgh Quay in around 13h 20m.

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