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How to get fromLimerick to Swanseaby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Limerick to Swansea by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    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 Swanseatrain train
    13h 13m
    £72–122

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

    cheapest
    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 Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 3m
    £53–226

  3. Train, ferry

    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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    5. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    15h 14m
    £155–275

  4. 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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 5m
    £110–234

  5. 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 Swanseatrain train
    13h 14m
    £83–238

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Wexford

    1. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Hosplbus bus 340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    14h 6m

  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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 28m
    £76–201

  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 Swanseatrain train
    8h 2m
    £149–496

  9. 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 Swanseatrain train
    10h
    £124–277

  10. 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 Swanseatrain train
    9h 45m
    £110–314

  11. 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 14m
    £109–333

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Swansea. However, you can take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Waterford, walk to Waterford Bus Stn, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Swansea via Newbridge, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newport (S Wales) in around 15h 14m.

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