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How to get fromLimerick to Greater Manchesterby plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, line 111 bus

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus
    4h 47m
    £35–181

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Greater Manchestercar car
    9h 43m
    £65–353

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    11h 16m
    £81–150

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    12h 5m
    £106–250

  5. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    5h 50m
    £36–176

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    5h 57m
    £52–159

  7. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    5h 35m
    £49–169

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    6h 13m
    £42–143

  9. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 34m
    £46–222

  10. Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train, line 111 bus

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus
    5h 26m
    £88–277

  11. Train, ferry via Newbridge

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Newbridge to Dublin Connollytrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    11h 58m
    £89–162

Limerick to Greater Manchester by train, tram, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Greater Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Greater Manchester. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, walk to Oxford Road Station, then take the line 111 bus to Maine Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Limerick to Greater Manchester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 43m.

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