The average train between Fota Island and Limerick takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Fota Island to Limerick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Fota Island and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fota Island is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Limerick at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fota Island to Limerick? 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 train from Fota Island to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Fota Island station and arriving at Limerick station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Fota Island to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Fota Island to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Fota Island and Limerick is 87.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Fota to Limerick via Cork and Limerick Junction in around 3h 15m.