There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to County Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 215 bus
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
- Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Saint Ann's Roadbus 215
2h 26m€17–24Drive 89.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to County Corkcar 89.8 km
1h 7m€15–22Train, line 215 bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain 208 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Blarney Eastbus 215
3h 15m€20–30Bus, line 243 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Mallowbus 51
- Take the bus from Mallow to Sluggera Crossbus 243
2h 40m€19–28
Limerick to County Cork by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to County Cork is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to County Cork is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via Saint Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Limerick and County Cork is 109 km. The road distance is 89.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Cork without a car is to bus and line 215 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €17 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Limerick to County Cork, including transfers.
Limerick to County Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to County Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Anderson's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to County Cork is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Limerick to County Cork.
There are 223+ hotels available in County Cork.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Henry Street to Saint Ann's Road via Cork Anderson's Quay and Saint Patrick's Street in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Saint Ann's Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Blarney East
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Mallow to Sluggera Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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