There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to University College Cork by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
1h 56m€22–31Drive 99.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to University College Corkcar 99.8 km
1h 16m€18–25Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
2h 27m€22–33Bus via Limerick Colbert
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
2h 23m€26–36
Limerick to University College Cork by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to University College Cork is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to University College Cork is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to University College Cork. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Western Terrace via St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to University College Cork. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Cork via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Limerick and University College Cork is 101 km. The road distance is 99.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to University College Cork without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Limerick to University College Cork, including transfers.
Limerick to University College Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to University College Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to University College Cork is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and University College Cork, Ireland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to University College Cork via Limerick Junction, Cork, Summerhill N, and Western Terrace in around 2h 27m.
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to University College Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Limerick to University College Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to University College Cork is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Limerick to University College Cork.
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