The average train between Limerick Junction and Fota Island takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick Junction 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 hourly between Limerick Junction and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Limerick Junction is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction station and arriving at Fota Island station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Limerick Junction to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick Junction to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Fota Island is 67.1 km. The road distance is 105 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick Junction to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m.