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Compare coach and train for Limerick to Cork
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Limerick to Cork 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 45m. 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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2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Limerick to Cork
Buses from Limerick to Cork run on average 118 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. 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 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 86 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 118 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 21:15 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Irish Citylink, Citylink, Bus Éireann from Limerick to CorkYou can travel by bus between Limerick to Cork with European Sleeper, Irish Citylink, Citylink, 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: Limerick to Cork coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Limerick to Cork 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 Cork, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Limerick, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Limerick, Bus Station and Limerick, Henry Street. When arriving in Cork, you can end your route in coach stations like Cork, Bus Station and Cork, Andersons Quay.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Limerick, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (962 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cork, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (626 m) away from the city centre.
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