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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Southampton is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £200 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Southampton is to bus and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs £65 - £220.

How far is it from Limerick to Southampton?

The distance between Limerick and Southampton is 403 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Southampton without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 20m and costs £180 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Limerick to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1967+ hotels available in Southampton.

Limerick to Southampton - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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

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Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
6h 27m
£67–216
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 21m
£66–195
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
15h 20m
£183–295
Bus, ferry, train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
16h 34m
£155–257
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 Southamptoncar
13h 32m
£107–419
Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 35m
£100–411
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 Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 57m
£83–269
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 5m
£77–300
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 58m
£93–238
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 33m
£117–405
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 53m
£94–212
Bus, ferry, train via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
17h 58m
£186–397

Limerick to Southampton by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

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16h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.4 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Southampton. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Southampton Central via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 15, Sutton Stn, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 15h 20m.

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