There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Stnbus 340
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Gorey Main Stbus 740 / ...
5h 20m€55–85Drive 208.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork to Limerickcar 208.8 km
2h 31m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Goreytrain Ic / ...
5h 56m€49–66Bus via Cork Patrick's Quay
- Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Stnbus 340
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Gorey Main Stbus 740 / ...
5h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Limerick is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Gorey Main St via SETU Cork Road and Wexford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Gorey via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Cork and Limerick is 240 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cork to Limerick, including transfers.
Cork to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Limerick is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Limerick, IE-WX, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Limerick via SETU Cork Road, Wexford Stn, and Gorey Main St in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Limerick via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Gorey in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Tara Street to Gorey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Wexford Stn to Gorey Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Wexford Stn to Gorey Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from Wexford Stn to Gorey Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from Wexford Stn to Gorey Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- [email protected]
- Website
- piltowncoaches.com
Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- http://piltowncoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Cork to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Limerick is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cork to Limerick.
There are 128+ hotels available in Limerick.