Bus from Cork to Limerick
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 20:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Limerick as of 08:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cork, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~120 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 07:25 | 20:55 | Cork Bus Stn | Limerick Colbert | Mallow |
| 251 | Citylink | ~135 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 07:30 | 19:45 | Cork Airport | Henry Street | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cork on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus or 251 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Limerick?
2 routes run directly from Cork to Limerick: the 51 (Bus Éireann), the 251 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 51, 14 times each weekday — board at Cork Bus Stn and get off at Limerick Colbert, about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Limerick?
Around 120 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Mallow on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:25 and the last around 20:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Limerick?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.