There are 4 ways to get from Fota Island to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
2h 25m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
2h 54m€27–38Drive 103.7 km
- Drive from Fota Island to Limerickcar 103.7 km
1h 37m€18–26Bus via Henry Street
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
3h 3m€24–33
Fota Island to Limerick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fota Island to Limerick is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Fota Island to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Fota Island to Limerick. However, there are services departing from IDA Carrigtwohill and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Fota Island to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Fota and arriving at Limerick via Cork and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Fota Island and Limerick is 140 km. The road distance is 103.7 km.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Fota Island to Limerick, including transfers.
Fota Island to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Fota Island to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Limerick is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Fota Island, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a train from Fota to Limerick via Cork and Limerick Junction in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Fota Island to Limerick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Fota Island to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fota Island to Limerick is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Fota Island to Limerick.
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