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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cork to Limerick from various bus operators like Expressway or Irish Citylink for the next days.

today
$12
tomorrow
$12
Monday
$23
Tuesday
$23
Wednesday
$12
Thursday
$12
Friday
$23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 1h 45m 11:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 1:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 45m 12:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 2:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 45m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 8:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 8:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:45 AM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 11:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 12:45 PM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 1h 45m 12:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 2:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 45m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 8:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 55m 7:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 9:20 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 8:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:45 AM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 11:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 12:45 PM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 40m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 12:55 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 3h 40m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 11:55 AM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 3h 40m 10:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 1:55 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 4h 40m 10:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 2:55 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 5h 10m 11:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 4:55 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 50m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 1:05 PM Limerick Bus Station  Economy $23
Expressway 5h 20m 11:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 5:05 PM Limerick Bus Station  Economy $23
Expressway 4h 20m 11:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 4:05 PM Limerick Bus Station  Economy $23
Expressway 3h 50m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 12:05 PM Limerick Bus Station  Economy $28
Expressway 4h 50m 10:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 3:05 PM Limerick Bus Station  Economy $31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 1h 45m 11:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 1:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 45m 12:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 2:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 55m 7:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 9:20 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 8:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:45 AM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 11:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 12:45 PM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 1h 45m 12:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 2:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 45m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 8:10 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Expressway 1h 55m 7:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 9:20 PM Limerick Bus Stop  Economy $12
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 8:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:45 AM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24
Irish Citylink 1h 45m 11:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 12:45 PM Limerick Henry Street  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 45m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 1:00 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 3h 45m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 12:00 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 3h 45m 10:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 2:00 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 4h 45m 10:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 3:00 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $23
Expressway 4h 15m 11:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 4:00 PM Limerick University Hospital, Stop 607481  Economy $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cork to Limerick is $12 on 8/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cork and Limerick

See here how frequent the connections between Cork and Limerick are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 100 daily buses from Cork to Limerick. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Cork and Limerick.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 219 buses from Cork to Limerick, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cork and Limerick, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Limerick

Compare all providers like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 60 times every day by bus from Cork to Limerick in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cork to Limerick starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 1h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:25 AM
Latest Bus 3:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 60 Ø
Distance 53.6 miles
Bus Companies Expressway and Irish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Limerick

Every day, 60 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cork for Limerick: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$23
Sunday 07/26
$23
Monday 07/27
$23
Tuesday 07/28
$12
Wednesday 07/29
$23
Thursday 07/30
$12
Friday 07/31
$23
Saturday 08/01
$12
Sunday 08/02
$12
Monday 08/03
$23
Tuesday 08/04
$12
Wednesday 08/05
$23
Thursday 08/06
$23
Friday 08/07
$23
Saturday 08/08
$12
Sunday 08/09
$23
Monday 08/10
$23
Tuesday 08/11
$23
Wednesday 08/12
$23
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$12
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Cork to Limerick

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cork to Limerick, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Limerick. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cork to Limerick, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Cork to Limerick

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cork to Limerick in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cork to Limerick, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cork to Limerick are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cork and Limerick

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cork and Limerick.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cork to Limerick

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cork to Limerick? Or which bus companies serve the route Cork to Limerick? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cork to Limerick bus

How much does a Cork Limerick bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 1h 45m to reach Limerick. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cork to Limerick?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Limerick.

On average, how many connections are available from Cork to Limerick each day?

Every day, the Cork to Limerick bus route is served by approximately 60 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cork to Limerick take?

The fastest bus from Cork to Limerick is offered by Irish Citylink and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cork to Limerick?

The earliest bus arriving in Limerick from Cork starts at 7:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cork to Limerick?

The latest bus trip departing from Cork for Limerick starts at 3:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cork Limerick route?

When traveling by bus from Cork to Limerick, passengers can travel with Expressway and Irish Citylink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Limerick?

You can check all the direct connections between Cork and Limerick by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway and Irish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the Cork to Limerick bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cork Limerick bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cork Limerick bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cork to Limerick on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cork to Limerick

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cork and to Limerick

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