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Journey Information

There are 16 intercity coaches per day from Cork to Limerick. Traveling by coach from Cork to Limerick usually takes around one hour and 51 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink coach can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.

Distance54 mi (86 km)
Shortest duration1h 30m
Cheapest price£21.36
Trips per day16
Most frequent serviceIrish Citylink
Coach lines1

What coach companies travel from Cork to Limerick?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cork to Limerick. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Irish Citylink161h 51m£21.36
  • Book Irish Citylink from Cork to Limerick from £21. There are 16 Irish Citylink schedules from Cork to Limerick and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Limerick. In Cork, Irish Citylink departs to Limerick from Cork Coburg St and 1 other station. In Limerick, Irish Citylink arrives at 104 Henry St - Hibernian Insurance and no other station.

    An average trip on Irish Citylink from Cork to Limerick takes 1 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Limerick in 1 hours and 30 minutes .

    On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 16 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Limerick.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of one hour and 51 minutes to cover the 54 miles from Cork to Limerick. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 30 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cork to Limerick, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 16 scheduled coaches that travel from Cork to Limerick every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Cork to Limerick without transferring.

City Information

Limerick

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Located on the River Shannon in the Munster province of Ireland, Limerick is a charming city with a lot to offer visitors and locals alike. Medieval castles and churches give the city a feeling of historical weight, while the lively bars and modern collection of shops ensure Limerick is an exciting place to explore.

To discover Limerick's history, your first stop should be King John's castle. This 13th-century castle overlooks the River Shannon and is home to a new museum offering hands-on experiences exhibits. The Hunt Museum and the Limerick City Gallery of Art are also available for culture-lovers, showcasing many famous works of art.

Although Limerick has many streets filled with all the usual modern high street shops, those looking for a more unique experience should visit the Milk Market. Many local vendors sell their wares at the Milk Market, where you can buy anything from local organic foods to hand-crafted jewellery.

Limerick can be reached by plane, coach, train, and car. Shannon Airport serves the city, with many international flight routes. Irish Citylink and National Express coaches connect Limerick to Cork,Galway, Dublin, and more. Ireland’s train network serves Limerick for easy access by rail.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Cork?

Main departure station: Cork Coburg St

Cork has two coach stations with service to Limerick.

All coach stations in Cork:

  • Cork Coburg St

  • Cork Airport

Where does the coach arrive in Limerick?

Main arrival station: 104 Henry St - Hibernian Insurance

All coaches from Cork arrive at one main station in Limerick.

Coach stations in Limerick:

  • 104 Henry St - Hibernian Insurance

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