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 Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€28–41Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrlbus 433
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 3mDrive 238.9 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Fota Islandcar 238.9 km
3h 1m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 15m€47–73
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 35m.
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 Galway Coach Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Glounthane via Portarlington and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Roscommon and Fota Island is 300 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 35m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Roscommon to Fota Island, including transfers.
Roscommon to Fota Island bus services, operated by Roscommon 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 35m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Glounthane via Portarlington and Cork in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to IDA Carrigtwohill via Galway Cathdrl, Galway Coach Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Fota Island bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, arrive at Galway Cathdrl 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 312+ hotels available in Fota Island.