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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Limerick is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which costs €60 - €140 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs €120 - €310.

How far is it from Swansea to Limerick?

The distance between Swansea and Limerick is 423 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which takes 12h 50m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Swansea to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 161+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Swansea to Limerick by train, ferry, bus, 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, bus via Fishguard
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
12h 50m
€65–134
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
8h 33m
€57–243
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
8h 48m
€90–232
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
12h 58m
€78–247
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
8h 25m
€181–448
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 50m
€127–290
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
8h 6m
€123–309
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
10h 2m
€125–344

Swansea to Limerick by train, foot, ferry, and bus

12Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423 km
Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn, walk to Waterford, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy.

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