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How to get fromLimerick to Cork Cityby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Cork City by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Limerick to Corktrain250 / ...
    1h 50m
    €11–17
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Stationbus51
    1h 50m
    €13–23
  3. Drive 99.4 km

    1. Drive from Limerick to Cork Citycar99.4 km
    1h 15m
    €17–24
  4. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick JunctiontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to CorktrainIc / ...
    2h 22m
    €13–19

Limerick to Cork City by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Cork City, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Cork 5 times a week. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Citylink also services this route every 4 hours.

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