Bus to Cork

All about buses to Cork

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Cork? Compare all 4 bus companies to Cork and find out departure and arrival times, all 85 bus stations in Cork, travel times and of course the best prices for the 1422 daily buses to Cork.

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Country	Ireland
Bus Routes	1422
Bus Stations	85
Cheapest Trip	$12
Most popular Bus Companies

Cheap bus tickets to Cork

Expressway

2h 15m

0

9:00 AM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

11:15 AM

Cork
Parnell Place Bus Station

0

Economy

$12

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 9:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Expressway

2h 15m

0

9:00 PM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

11:15 PM

Cork
Parnell Place Bus Station

0

Economy

$13

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 9:00:00 PM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Dublin Coach

1h 50m

0

6:25 AM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

8:15 AM

Cork
Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

0

Economy

$14

A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 6:25:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Expressway

1h 15m

0

10:10 AM

Charleville
Bus Stop

11:25 AM

Cork
Parnell Place Bus Station

0

Basic

$18

A Bus from Expressway goes from Bus Stop, Charleville (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 10:10:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Expressway

2h 15m

0

8:00 AM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

10:15 AM

Cork
Parnell Place Bus Station

0

Basic

$19

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 8:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Aircoach

3h 0m

0

7:00 AM

Dublin
Aston Quay

10:00 AM

Cork
St Patrick's Quay

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 7:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink

3h 0m

0

5:30 PM

Dublin
Batchelors Walk

8:30 PM

Cork
Parnell Place Bus Station

0

Basic

$21

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 5:30:00 PM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Dublin Coach

2h 35m

0

7:40 AM

Kilkenny
McDonagh Jct

10:15 AM

Cork
Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 7:40:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Aircoach

3h 0m

0

1:00 AM

Dublin
Aston Quay

4:00 AM

Cork
Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop

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Economy

$22

A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/13/2025 1:00:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/13/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink

3h 0m

0

6:30 AM

Dublin
Crampton Quay

9:30 AM

Cork
Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop

0

Basic

$22

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/13/2025 6:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach

3h 0m

0

3:00 PM

Dublin
Aston Quay

6:00 PM

Cork
St Patrick's Quay

0

Economy

$23

A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 PM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach

3h 0m

0

10:00 AM

Dublin
Aston Quay

1:00 PM

Cork
Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop

0

Economy

$24

A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/13/2025 10:00:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink

3h 0m

0

8:30 AM

Galway
Central Bus Station

11:30 AM

Cork
MacCurtain Street Bus Stop

0

Basic

$28

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 AM to MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Dublin Coach

4h 15m

0

6:00 AM

Dublin
Burgh Quay

10:15 AM

Cork
Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

0

Economy

$29

A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Cork over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Cork which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Cork.

Your route is not there? In the search bar, we have already filled Cork as your destination. You just have to enter your place of departure. However, if you want to take the bus from Cork, just click on the arrows to change the direction.

We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

Do you already know when you will return by bus from Cork? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling to Cork with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are joining you and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.

By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transportation, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Cork.

All bus stops in Cork

St Patrick's Quay

Saint Patrick's Quay 16

Parnell Place Bus Station

Parnell Pl 8

Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop

Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Cork Lower Glanmire Rd

MacCurtain Street Bus Stop

The most beloved bus stations in Cork

St Patrick's Quay, Cork

FAQs about the bus route to Cork

Is there a direct bus to Cork?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Cork depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Cork. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Cork?

Depending on which provider you travel to Cork with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Cork have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Extra space. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Cork on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Cork?

There is a total of 85 bus stops in Cork. Most buses stop at Parnell Place Bus Station. Check out our map of Cork to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Cork?

There are 4 bus providers going to Cork: Aircoach, Expressway, Irish Citylink and Dublin Coach

How can I find the best bus-deals to Cork?

Find the best ticket deals to Cork easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing buses to Cork?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Cork. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Cork, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Cork?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 1422 daily connections from 4 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Cork. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Cork?

Matching 4 operators arriving at 85 stations in Cork, resulting in 1422 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real-time - within milliseconds.

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Cities near Cork

Cities in and around Cork, such as Clonmel, Carrigaline and Killarney, are also served by national and international buses. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Cork with Midleton, Ballinacurra, Carrigtwohill and many other places via public transportation or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport shuttles to and from nearby airports, such as Kerry Airport, Cork Airport. Where schedules are available, we will also show other modes of transportation in the local network.