How do I get from Shannon airport to Cork?

Q: How do I get from Shannon airport to Cork?

Expressway 51 to Cork: €24 for one traveler, 150–160 min. It leaves you at Cork bus station on Parnell Place, via Limerick. Expressway 51 towards Cork leaves the airport hourly from 08:50 to 19:55 and reaches Cork bus station on Parnell Place about 2 hours 35 minutes later, after a stop at Limerick. The adult single is EUR 24. The 20:55 and 21:55 go only as far as Limerick.

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1 way to Cork

For Limerick generally we recommend the Expressway 51 to Limerick Colbert; for Cork the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. Nothing listed is quicker.

Expressway 51 to Cork

51 · Expressway

150–160 min rideEvery 60 min08:50–19:55

Expressway's Arrivals Gate stop outside the terminalCork bus station on Parnell Place

Luggage space

€24total for 1 adult€24 eachBuy ticketOn Expressway

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Expressway's Arrivals Gate stop outside the terminal

EUR 24 adult single, EUR 15.85 child, the full fare for the stage. Expressway recommends reserving a seat online.

Luggage. Expressway coaches carry luggage in the hold.

Hours. Every day, including public holidays: hourly at 50 past from 08:50 to 18:50, then 19:55, 12 coaches. The 20:55 and 21:55 end at Limerick. No service on Christmas Day.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Expressway 51 towards Cork leaves the airport hourly from 08:50 to 19:55 and reaches Cork bus station on Parnell Place about 2 hours 35 minutes later, after a stop at Limerick. The adult single is EUR 24. The 20:55 and 21:55 go only as far as Limerick.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Shannon Airport into Limerick

Your destination

Straight there.

Ireland's second city, about two and a half hours south on the same Expressway coach, through Limerick.

Shannon Airport

Follow the signs

Expressway's Arrivals Gate stop outside the terminal

Expressway 51 to Cork · 150–160 min

Cork

Expressway 51 to Cork serves Cork. Bus 343 to Limerick Colbert does not.

Cork has its own airport. Cork airport to Cork city center

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Expressway 51 to Cork runs 08:50–19:55. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Cork

Find the stop

Expressway's Arrivals Gate stop outside the terminal. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Expressway 51 to Cork

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Cork

150–160 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Bus 343 to Limerick Colbert stop at Cork?

No. It runs to Limerick Colbert bus and rail station.

Does the Expressway 51 to Limerick Colbert stop at Cork?