🚌 Bus from Cork to Limerick
2 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 20:55 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~105 min | 14 | 07:25 | 20:55 | Cork Bus Stn |
| 251 | Citylink | ~135 min | 8 | 07:30 | 19:45 | Cork Airport |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Cork to Limerick?
Around 105 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 51) leaves around 07:25 and the last around 20:55. Check the route timetable 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.