Route · ORK to Limerick
Cork Airport to Limerick
1 h 20 min and 115 km north from the arrivals hall at Cork to any address in Limerick.
1 h 20 min
Typical time
115 km
Distance
N20
Main road
2 to 70
Passengers
EUR 350
From, one way
Other ways to go
Bus, train or a private driver
| How | Time | Changes | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Éireann 226, then 51 | 16 to 21 min, then 1 h 45 to 1 h 55 min | 1, at Cork bus station | Route 51 from Cork to Limerick Colbert Station 14 times a day on the Monday to Friday timetable (buseireann.ie, read 27.10.2026) |
| Private transfer | 1 h 20 min | None | Leaves when you clear arrivals, from the terminal to your door |
The route
North on the N20
Round the west of Cork city, then the N20 north through Mallow and Charleville into County Limerick.
Cork Airport
Pickup · arrivals hall
Your chauffeur waits inside arrivals with a name sign and walks you to the car.
Blarney
Optional · north of Cork
Blarney Castle and its gardens sit just off the road out of the city, an early stop for first-time visitors.
Mallow
On the way · N20
The road passes through the town on the Blackwater, a natural halfway point for a break.
Limerick
Drop-off · any address
Dropped at a city hotel, Colbert Station, the university or a house anywhere in the county.
Vehicle
Which car for this run
Luggage decides more often than passenger count. Two people with four large cases travel better in an Executive MPV.
Executive Sedan
2 pax · 2 cases
Two travellers with hand luggage and a case each.
Executive MPV
7-8 pax · up to 10 cases
The default for families and any party with golf clubs. Every seat taken leaves less room for cases.
Minibus
16 pax
Tour groups and corporate parties travelling together.
Included
What the price covers
A fixed price for this route is confirmed in writing with your quote. Nothing is added at the end of the journey.
- Professional licensed chauffeur
- Meet and greet with a name sign
- Real-time flight monitoring
- Complimentary WiFi and still water
- Tolls and parking
- 30 minutes of complimentary waiting time
Questions
About this route
How long is the drive from Cork Airport to Limerick?
About 1 h 20 min for 115 km, mostly on the N20 through Mallow and Charleville.
Is there a bus from Cork Airport to Limerick?
Yes, with a change in Cork: Bus Éireann route 226 into the city, then route 51 to Limerick. Both legs are timed in the comparison above. A private car is one vehicle from the arrivals hall to your door.
Why fly into Cork for Limerick?
When the flight that suits you lands at Cork rather than Shannon. The drive north is direct, so Cork works as a second airport for Limerick and County Clare.
Can you take us from Cork Airport to Adare or Shannon instead of Limerick?
Yes. Adare lies just south-west of Limerick, and Shannon a little beyond the city. Give us the final address and we quote that journey instead.
Can we stop at Blarney Castle on the way to Limerick?
Yes. Blarney is just north of Cork, close to the route. Mention it in the enquiry and the stop is built into the quote.
Arriving
Where we drop in Limerick
Any address in the city or county. These come up most.
- Hotels in the city centreAny street
- University of LimerickCastletroy
- Adare villageSouth-west of the city
- Shannon AirportOnward flights
Options
One way, return, or keep the car
One way
The standard airport transfer, quoted as one journey with tolls and parking inside the price.
Most arrivals
Return, booked together
The arrival and the run back to Cork Airport in one enquiry, planned around your departure.
Business trips and short stays
Turn the drive into a day
Blarney or Mallow on the way, with the same chauffeur, quoted as one journey.
Families and first-time visitors
Reviews
What our guests say
Next step
Land in Cork, sleep in Limerick.
Send the flight number and the address. The price comes back fixed, with the name of the chauffeur who meets you.