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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cork to Limerick
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cork to Limerick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cork to Limerick will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cork for Limerick every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cork to Limerick
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cork to Limerick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cork to Limerick bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cork to Limerick coaches for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:25 Cork | 1h45 | 09:10 Limerick | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:25 Cork | 1h45 | 10:10 Limerick | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:25 Cork | 1h45 | 11:10 Limerick | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:25 Cork | 1h45 | 12:10 Limerick | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:25 Cork | 1h45 | 13:10 Limerick | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cork to Limerick
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Buses from Cork to Limerick run on average 45 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:25, the last at 20:55. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 86 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 20:55 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Irish Citylink, Infobus, Bus Éireann from Cork to LimerickYou can travel by bus between Cork to Limerick with European Sleeper, Irish Citylink, Infobus, Bus Éireann for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cork to Limerick coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cork to Limerick by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Limerick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cork, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Cork, Bus Station, Cork, Western Road (Castlewhite Apts) and Cork, Bishopstown Road (University Hospital - opposite). When arriving in Limerick, you can end your route in coach stations like Limerick, Bus Station, Limerick, St Nessans Road (Crescent SC) and Limerick, Saint Nessan`s Rd (University Hospital).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cork, Bus Station, which is located around 0.3 miles (528 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Limerick, Bus Station, located 0.6 miles (962 m) away from the city centre.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cork to Limerick, follow these tips:
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- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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