There are 5 ways to get from Fota Island to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
5h 32m€27–41Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Roscommonbus 433
6h 39mDrive 237.8 km
- Drive from Fota Island to Roscommoncar 237.8 km
3h 2m€42–61Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
5h 54m€28–43Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
6h 49m€46–74
Fota Island to Roscommon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fota Island to Roscommon is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Fota Island to Roscommon is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fota Island to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from IDA Carrigtwohill and arriving at Roscommon via Cork Andersn's Quay and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Fota Island to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Fota and arriving at Roscommon via Cork and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Fota Island and Roscommon is 302 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Fota Island to Roscommon, including transfers.
Fota Island to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Fota Island to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Roscommon is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Fota Island, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Fota to Roscommon via Cork and Portarlington in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from IDA Carrigtwohill to Roscommon via Cork Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Fota Island to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Fota Island to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fota Island to Roscommon is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Fota Island to Roscommon.
There are 47+ hotels available in Roscommon.