The average train between Limerick and Fota Island takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Limerick and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Fota Island station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Limerick to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Limerick and Fota Island is 87.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Fota via Limerick Junction and Cork in around 2h 24m.