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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Limerickby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Limerick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus
    3h 50m
    €41–228

  2. Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    15h 1m
    €143–232

  3. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane CWL - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    10h 25m
    €53–215

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    17h 8m
    €165–370

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Limerick by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Limerick. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., and Burgh Quay in around 15h 1m.

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