What is the travel distance from Cork to Limerick?

It's about 86 km (54 miles) from Cork to Limerick.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cork to Limerick?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cork Airport, in Cork, and end it at Limerick Bus Station, in Limerick.

Bus from Cork to Limerick starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cork to Limerick on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	4:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	5:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	6:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	7:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	8:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Limerick on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Cork Western	3h 50m	12:00pm	Limerick St Nessans	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 30m	9:45pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	9:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 45m	2:45pm	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	10:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Limerick on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	9:10am	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 30m	9:45pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	10:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 45m	9:45am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	11:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Limerick on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	1:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 30m	9:45pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	9:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 45m	9:45am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	10:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Limerick on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	1:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 30m	9:45pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	9:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 45m	9:45am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	10:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Limerick on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	1:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 30m	9:45pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	9:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 45m	9:45am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	10:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Limerick on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	2:10pm	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 30m	9:45pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	9:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cork Andersons Quay	1h 45m	9:45am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	1h 45m	10:10am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:35 AM GMT.

Get from Cork to Limerick

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

86 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cork and Limerick?

Stops in Cork

A
Cork Airport
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B
Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place
Lower Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, Ireland
C
Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal
Port of Cork, Loughbeg, Co. Cork, Ireland

Stops in Limerick

A
Limerick Bus Station
301 Hyde Rd, Limerick, V94 K659, Ireland
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Users have expressed satisfaction with the overall service, highlighting that buses are clean and punctual. Additionally, they appreciate having a good driver on board. However, there is feedback suggesting the need for more buses equipped with screens displaying stops and times to enhance convenience for passengers not disembarking at the final stop.

Expressway Cork Limerick recent customer reviews

The screen on top giving stops and time. Need more bus with it. Espacially when people don't stop at the last stop

Anna T.

November 1, 2024

Driver was really nice

Keda B.

October 24, 2024

all was great. clean bus, on time, very good driver

Stephani S.

September 23, 2024

Citylink

4.5/5677 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cork to Limerick by bus

What is the travel distance from Cork to Limerick?
It's about 86 km (54 miles) from Cork to Limerick.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cork to Limerick?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cork Airport, in Cork, and end it at Limerick Bus Station, in Limerick.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$35

11-20

$35

Today

$35

11-22

$35

11-23

$35

11-24

$18

11-25

$17

11-26

$17

The cheapest trip from Cork to Limerick was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cork to Limerick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $112 for a bus ticket from Cork to Limerick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-26.