There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€15–23Bus via Henry Street
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
2h 24m€24–33Drive 103.2 km
- Drive from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Islandcar 103.2 km
1h 36m€19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
2h 36m€28–38
Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at IDA Carrigtwohill via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Fota via Limerick Junction and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Limerick Colbert Station and Fota Island is 140 km. The road distance is 103.2 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island, including transfers.
Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus via Henry Street, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Limerick Colbert Station, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Fota via Limerick Junction and Cork in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Limerick Colbert Station to Fota Island.
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