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

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There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Limerick by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    12h 58m
    €85–146

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    8h 55m
    €62–279

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    8h
    €178–576

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    13h 29m
    €98–274

  5. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 340
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    14h 23m

  6. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    9h 19m
    €127–279

  7. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    9h 36m
    €77–236

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    8h 7m
    €128–378

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    10h 17m
    €128–386

  10. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    11h 34m
    €119–279

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn, walk to Waterford, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert.

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