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Dublin to Fota Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dublin and Fota Island takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dublin 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.

4h 15m
Duration
261 km
Distance
€39
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dublin to Fota Island bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Dublin and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Alfred St and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 47m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann5h 14m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 59m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h 18m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h 21m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h 23m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h 15m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h 23m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann4h 15m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dublin to Fota Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dublin to Fota Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.

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