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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ipswich is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £220 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ipswich is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £90 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.

How far is it from Limerick to Ipswich?

The distance between Limerick and Ipswich is 478 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Ipswich without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train via Darlington which takes 23h 19m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Limerick to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Ipswich bus from?

Limerick to Ipswich bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.

Where does the Limerick to Ipswich bus arrive?

Limerick to Ipswich bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 904+ hotels available in Ipswich.

Limerick to Ipswich - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Ipswich by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 38m
£101–406
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 48m
£42–225
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Darlington
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
5. Take the train from Darlington to Peterboroughtrain
6. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
23h 19m
£145–229
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Ipswichcar
13h 18m
£113–425
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 33m
£91–286
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
7h 14m
£93–276
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 46m
£43–219
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane KIR - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 36m
£50–232
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
7h 57m
£91–230
Train, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
10h 5m
£104–350
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
24h 50m
£100–271
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 816
25h 34m
£89–165

Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Ipswich.

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Distance: 474.9 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Ipswich. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford (London), then take the train to Ipswich. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ipswich via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Dolphin Centre, Darlington, and Peterborough in around 23h 19m.

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