The average train between Ennis and Fota Island takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ennis 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ennis and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ennis is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ennis 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 train from Ennis to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Ennis station and arriving at Fota Island station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Ennis to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
Ennis to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Ennis and Fota Island is 114.9 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Fota via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Cork in around 3h 26m.