The average bus between Limerick and Fota Island takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Limerick to Fota Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Limerick and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork Anderson's Quay and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 30m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 30m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 30m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 30m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 30m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 29m • 1 change

2h 24m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Limerick to Fota Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Fota Island station via Cork Anderson's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Limerick to Fota Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to Fota Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Anderson's Quay station.
The distance between Limerick and Fota Island is 87.9 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 30m.