Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to Limerickby plane, train, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Limerick

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Limerick by plane, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    28h 59m
    €537–1,558

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MEL - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    30h 54m
    €323–889

  3. Fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    29h 11m
    €728–1,833

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    33h 20m
    €810–1,679

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MEL - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    30h 13m
    €790–1,051

  6. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MEL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus
    32h 42m
    €744–1,957

  7. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    33h 52m
    €387–991

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain train
    5. Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain train
    38h 7m
    €615–1,213

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€510Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Limerick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17,438.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 59m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Limerick, Ireland?

Emirates, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides