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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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 Shrewsburycar car
    10h 20m
    £71–360

  2. Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 5m
    £49–246

  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 Shrewsburytrain train
    10h 59m
    £86–148

  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 Shrewsburytrain train
    11h 47m
    £82–218

  5. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 45m
    £61–183

  6. 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 Shrewsburytrain train
    11h 58m
    £94–159

  7. 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 Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 30m
    £52–209

  8. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 22m
    £55–246

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 33m
    £52–204

  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 Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 56m
    £58–171

  11. Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 14m
    £63–301

  12. Train, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    9h 58m
    £64–222

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Shrewsbury. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Shrewsbury. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Shrewsbury via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 10h 59m.

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