The average bus between Newbridge and Fota Island takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newbridge 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 2 hours between Newbridge and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbridge is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbridge 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Newbridge to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Newbridge station and arriving at Fota Island station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Newbridge to Fota Island bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Riverbank Theatre station.
Newbridge to Fota Island bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Newbridge and Fota Island is 175.1 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a bus from Riverbank Theatre to IDA Carrigtwohill via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Kent Stn in around 5h 52m.