Bus from Limerick to Cork
2 direct routes · about 110 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 20:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cork as of 01:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Limerick, 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 | ~110 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 07:25 | 20:35 | Limerick Colbert | Cork Bus Stn | Mallow |
| 251 | Citylink | ~110 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 10:00 | 20:50 | Henry Street | Cork Airport | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Limerick 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 Limerick to Cork?
2 routes run directly from Limerick to Cork: the 51 (Bus Éireann), the 251 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 51, 14 times each weekday — board at Limerick Colbert and get off at Cork Bus Stn, about 110 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Cork?
Around 110 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 Limerick to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:25 and the last around 20:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Limerick to Cork?
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.