There are 3 ways to get from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Cork Bus Stn to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick is to train which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €17 - €25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Limerick Colbert. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Cork Bus Stn and Limerick is 101 km. The road distance is 98.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €13 - €23.
The bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cork Bus Stn to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork Bus Stn to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €13 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Cork Bus Stn, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Citylink also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick via Cork and Limerick Junction in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Cork Bus Stn to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Cork Bus Stn to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Bus Stn to Limerick is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick.
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