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

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    6h 19m
    €68–262

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    7h 59m
    €52–173

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from York to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerickcar car
    10h 43m
    €89–439

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    13h 24m
    €124–225

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    13h 29m
    €123–224

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    7h 21m
    €76–217

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    7h 47m
    €77–238

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    8h 7m
    €78–270

  9. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    8h 46m
    €87–311

  10. Train, ferry via Newbridge

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain train Re
    5. Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain train Re
    14h 6m
    €132–233

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from York to Limerick via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 43m.

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