How far is Limerick from Cork?

The distance covered from Limerick to Cork is 86 km (54 miles).

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

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

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:35pm	Limerick Bus Station	1h 55m	9:30pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:38am	Limerick St Nessans	4h 17m	2:55pm	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 30m	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 50m	11:50am	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	1:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	2:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:38pm	Limerick St Nessans	4h 17m	6:55pm	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 30m	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 50m	11:50am	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	1:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	2:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 30m	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 50m	11:50am	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	1:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	2:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 30m	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 50m	11:50am	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	1:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	2:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 30m	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 50m	11:50am	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	1:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	2:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 30m	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 50m	11:50am	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	1:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	2:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags

Next departures for Limerick to Cork on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 30m	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	9:15am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Henry Street	1h 50m	11:50am	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	1:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Limerick Bus Station	1h 50m	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Henry Street	1h 50m	2:50pm	Cork Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:56 PM GMT.

Get from Limerick to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

137bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

83 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5437 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Citylink

4.5/5672 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

Based on 672 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the power outlets. Citylink ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Irish Citylink Limerick Cork recent customer reviews

Perfect, on time, and the driver (a Brazilian guy) was extremely well mannered and courteous. He also respected all the driving rules.

Guendalina P.

June 20, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Limerick and Cork?

Stops in Limerick

A - Limerick Bus Station

Stops in Cork

A - Cork Airport

B - Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place

C - Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Limerick to Cork by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-09

$35

11-10

$34

Today

$35

11-12

$34

11-13

$34

11-14

$17

11-15

$17

11-16

$17

The cheapest trip from Limerick to Cork was searched and found on Nov 16, 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 Limerick to Cork, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $111 for a bus ticket from Limerick to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-16.