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How to get fromLimerick to Plymouthby bus, plane, train, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Plymouth by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 50m
    £96–251

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 13m
    £64–230

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    18h
    £152–277

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    19h 9m
    £196–408

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    27h 7m
    £146–529

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 23m
    £119–289

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

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 46m
    £88–236

  8. Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 28m
    £160–536

  9. Fly Shannon Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SNN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 59m
    £134–409

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

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 31m
    £108–322

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to Clifton Place, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Plymouth via Limerick Junction, Waterford, Waterford Bus Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 18h.

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