What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Limerick?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €120 - €370 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Limerick?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Limerick is to fly and train which takes 10h 57m and costs €110 - €270.

How far is it from Cork to Limerick?

The distance between Cork and Limerick is 593 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Limerick without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Limerick without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 22h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Limerick?

It takes approximately 17h 50m to get from Cork to Limerick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cork and Limerick?

Limerick is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 8:37 AM in Cork and 9:37 AM in Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 1864+ hotels available in Limerick.

Cork to Limerick - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Limerick by car ferry, car, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Limerickcar
17h 50m
Fly Cork Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ORK - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain
10h 57m
€116–263
Fly Cork Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane ORK - BES
2. Take the train from Brest to Quimpertrain
11h 1m
€120–362
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the train from Morlaix to Bresttrain Ter
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimpertrain Ter
22h 21m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière SNCFbus 960
22h 22m
Fly Cork Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane ORK - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain
11h 2m
€158–410
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane DUB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain
11h 37m
€123–278

Cork Airport (ORK) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.9 km
Duration: 17h 50m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Limerick, France?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Limerick. However, you can drive to Cork Port, take the car ferry to Port de Roscoff, then drive to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take the line 226 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES), walk to Aéroport, take the line 20 bus to Porte de Gouesnou, walk to Porte de Gouesnou, take the vehicle to Liberté, walk to Brest, take the train to Quimper, then walk to Limerick.

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