How to get from Cork City to Fota Island by bus and train?

From Cork City to Fota Island by bus and train

To get from Cork City to Fota Island in Cobh, take the 214 bus from St Patrick's Street station to Kent Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Cork (Kent) station to Fota station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Cork City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fota Island on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 214214
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Fota Island
Leaves from St Patrick's Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patrick's Street
    ID 243881
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Glyntown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 248041
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Cobh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fota
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fota Island
    Walk to
    Fota Island
    Fota Island, Foaty, Co. Cork, Ireland
    3.36 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork City to Fota Island

The distance between Cork City, Cobh and Fota Island, Cobh is approximately 16.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cork City to Fota Island by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cobh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cork City to Fota Island

To check the bus and train schedule from Cork City to Fota Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cork City) and destination (Fota Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cork City to Fota Island?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 214, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cork City and Fota Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cork City to Fota Island?

    The 214 bus line goes from St Patrick's Street station near Cork City in Ireland to Kent Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kent Station near Fota Island in Cobh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cork City to Fota Island by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cork City in Ireland and Fota Island in Cobh by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cork City to get to Fota Island?

    Get on the 214 bus from the St Patrick's Street stop near Cork City in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cork City and Fota Island?

    Get off the bus at the Kent Station, which is closest to Fota Island in Cobh.

  • When is the last bus from Cork City to Fota Island?

    The last bus from Cork City in Ireland to Fota Island in Cobh is the Cork Bus Stn - Ardmore line. It leaves the Cork Bus Stn stop at 12:00 AM.

  • When is the first train from Cork City to Fota Island?

    The first train from Cork City in Ireland to Fota Island in Cobh is Mallow - Cobh. It leaves the Cork (Kent) station at 7:00 AM.

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