There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Fota Island by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
4h 49m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 25m€46–64Drive 238.9 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Fota Islandcar 238.9 km
3h 1m€42–61Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallowbus 51
8h 35m€63–91
Roscommon to Fota Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Fota Island is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Fota Island is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at IDA Carrigtwohill via Henry Street and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Fota via Portarlington and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Roscommon and Fota Island is 302 km. The road distance is 238.9 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Fota Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Roscommon to Fota Island, including transfers.
Roscommon to Fota Island bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Fota Island is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Fota via Portarlington and Cork in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to IDA Carrigtwohill via O'Connell Street, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Roscommon to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Fota Island bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at O'Connell Street station.
Roscommon to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Fota Island is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Roscommon to Fota Island.
There are 320+ hotels available in Fota Island.