There are 4 ways to get from Fota Island to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
2h 55m€20–29Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain 217 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
3h 15m€15–22Drive 104 km
- Drive from Fota Island to Limerickcar 104 km
1h 38m€18–25Line 200 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carrigaloe Station to Cork Saint Patrick's Quaybus 200
- Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
3h 13m
Fota Island to Limerick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fota Island to Limerick is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Fota Island to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Fota Island to Limerick station. However, there are services departing from IDA Carrigtwohill and arriving at Limerick Colbert Station via Cork Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Fota Island to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Fota and arriving at Limerick via Cork and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Fota Island and Limerick is 115 km. The road distance is 104 km.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Fota Island to Limerick, including transfers.
Fota Island to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Station.
Fota Island to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Limerick is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Fota Island, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fota to Limerick via Cork and Limerick Junction in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 21 450 5390
- info@barryscoaches.com
- Website
- barryscoaches.com
Bus from Carrigaloe Station to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Barrys Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Fota Island to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.
Fota Island to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fota Island to Limerick is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Fota Island to Limerick.
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