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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Tipperary

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    9h 21m
    €84–134

  2. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus
    5h 37m
    €53–184

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerickcar car
    9h 24m
    €72–412

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    9h 58m
    €128–302

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    9h 50m
    €83–131

  6. Train, ferry via Newbridge

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain train Re
    10h 46m
    €92–145

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    5h 57m
    €56–228

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

    1. Take the train from Chester 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
    7h 27m
    €64–286

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    5h 25m
    €102–393

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Limerick via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 24m.

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