There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gorey to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 22m€48–69Drive 207.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Corkcar 207.7 km
2h 35m€36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Gorey Main St to Wexford Stnbus 740 / ...
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 340
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 25m€55–86Bus via Cork Patrick's Quay
- Take the bus from Gorey Main St to Wexford Stnbus 740 / ...
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 340
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Patrick's Quaybus
6h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Cork is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Cork. However, there are services departing from Gorey Main St and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Wexford Stn and SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Cork. However, there are services departing from Gorey and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Limerick and Cork is 375 km. The road distance is 207.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Cork without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Limerick to Cork, including transfers.
Limerick to Cork bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Gorey Main St station.
Limerick to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Gorey station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Cork is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Limerick, IE-WX, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Limerick to Cork via Gorey, Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Limerick to Cork Andersn's Quay via Gorey Main St, Wexford Stn, and SETU Cork Road in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Gorey to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Gorey Main St to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from Gorey Main St to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Gorey Main St to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Gorey Main St to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- [email protected]
- Website
- piltowncoaches.com
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- http://piltowncoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Cork bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Wexford Stn station.
Limerick to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Cork is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Limerick to Cork.
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