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How to get fromPlymouth to Limerickby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    8h 57m
    €109–304

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    10h 30m
    €87–308

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    5. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    17h 33m
    €185–340

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    18h 59m
    €238–510

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    28h 18m
    €161–603

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    8h 17m
    €195–641

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    8h 55m
    €156–360

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    9h 11m
    €110–297

  9. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    11h 3m
    €135–404

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plymouth to Limerick via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 17h 33m.

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