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How to get fromLimerick to Leicesterby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    6h 24m
    £111–441

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    6h 39m
    £42–137

  3. 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 Leicestercar car
    11h 14m
    £84–379

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    20h 57m

  5. Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    7h 30m
    £89–291

  6. Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    5h 41m
    £52–237

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    7h 12m
    £59–154

  8. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    6h 44m
    £56–232

  9. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    6h 58m
    £71–242

  10. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    8h 24m
    £79–204

  11. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    22h 30m

  12. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus bus
    24h 9m

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 504.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Leicester. 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 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Leicester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Limerick to Leicester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 14m.

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