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Limerick to Cork Coach Timetable

Coach from Limerick to Cork: Journey Information

There are 16 intercity coaches per day from Limerick to Cork. Traveling by coach from Limerick to Cork usually takes around one hour and 41 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 priceRON 106.91
Trips per day16
Most frequent serviceIrish Citylink
Coach lines1

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Price trends for coaches from Limerick to Cork

Monthly average prices

RON 221RON 177RON 133RON 88RON 44DJFMAMJJASON

What coach companies travel from Limerick to Cork?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Limerick to Cork. 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 41mRON 110.27
  • Book Irish Citylink from Limerick to Cork from RON 107. There are 16 Irish Citylink schedules from Limerick to Cork and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Cork. In Limerick, Irish Citylink departs to Cork from 104 Henry St - Hibernian Insurance and no other station. In Cork, Irish Citylink arrives at Cork Andersons Quay and 1 other station.

    An average trip on Irish Citylink from Limerick to Cork takes 1 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Cork 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 Cork.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Limerick to Cork

The coach takes an average of one hour and 41 minutes to cover the 54 miles from Limerick to Cork. 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Cork at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 10:00 and the last coach leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all coaches from Limerick to Cork, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 16 scheduled coaches that travel from Limerick to Cork 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 Limerick to Cork 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 Limerick?

Main departure station: 104 Henry St - Hibernian Insurance

Most coaches depart from the main station in Limerick.

All coach stations in Limerick:

  • 104 Henry St - Hibernian Insurance

Where does the coach arrive in Cork?

Main arrival station: Cork Andersons Quay

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Cork.

Coach stations in Cork:

  • Cork Andersons Quay

  • Cork Airport

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