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

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There are 9 ways to get from Limerick to Plymouth by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car ferry

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

    best
    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 22m
    £118–283

  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
    £61–238

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    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 Staffordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    16h 50m
    £194–307

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 51
    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 40m
    £157–462

  5. 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 45m
    £86–230

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

    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 52m
    £89–245

  7. 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 23m
    £155–496

  8. 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 26m
    £104–314

  9. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    17h 34m
    £188–323

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

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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 Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Plymouth via Newbridge, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, and Birmingham New Street in around 16h 50m.

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