- Distance: 13.9 km
- Duration: 21 min
The average bus between Cork and Fota Island takes 21 min and the fastest bus takes 14 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Cork to Fota Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Cork and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cork Bus Stn station and arriving at IDA Carrigtwohill station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Cork to Fota Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Fota Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at IDA Carrigtwohill station.
The distance between Cork and Fota Island is 11.8 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to IDA Carrigtwohill hourly. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 14 min. Barrys Coaches also services this route hourly.