There are 5 ways to get from Heuston to Fota Island by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 40m€26–41Bus
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
3h 52m€30–41Drive 250.5 km
- Drive from Heuston to Fota Islandcar 250.5 km
2h 44m€44–64Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
6h€68–247Bus via Crampton Quay
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
3h 53m€33–45
Heuston to Fota Island by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heuston to Fota Island is to train which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Heuston to Fota Island is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Heuston to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Aston Quay and arriving at IDA Carrigtwohill via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Heuston to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Abbey St. and arriving at Fota via Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Heuston and Fota Island is 279 km. The road distance is 250.5 km.
The best way to get from Heuston to Fota Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Heuston to Fota Island, including transfers.
Heuston to Fota Island bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.
Heuston to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Heuston to Fota Island is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €250 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Heuston, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Heuston to Fota Island bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Heuston to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heuston to Fota Island is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Heuston to Fota Island.
There are 320+ hotels available in Fota Island.