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There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham to Limerick by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus
    6h 52m
    €64–180

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus
    7h 8m
    €62–201

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cheltenham 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
    11h 38m
    €105–458

  4. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    13h 39m
    €138–232

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    14h 13m
    €127–211

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

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    7h 2m
    €139–413

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    5h 40m
    €63–309

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

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
    7h 36m
    €107–268

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    7h 22m
    €106–301

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    8h 3m
    €119–356

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    7h 5m
    €75–307

  12. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford 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
    13h 47m
    €146–232

Cheltenham to Limerick by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cheltenham to Limerick via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 38m.

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