All about buses to Cork
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Cork? Compare all 4 coach companies to Cork and find out departure and arrival times, all 85 coach stations in Cork, travel times and of course the best prices for the 2865 daily buses to Cork.
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| Country | Ireland |
| Bus connections | 2865 |
| bus stations | 85 |
| cheapest ride | £9 |
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Cheap bus tickets to Cork
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Expressway2h 15m009:00WaterfordMerchants Quay11:15CorkParnell Place Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 04/05/2026 09:00:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Expressway2h 15m012:00WaterfordMerchants Quay14:15CorkParnell Place Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 06/05/2026 12:00:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 06/05/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Dublin Coach1h 50m006:25WaterfordMerchants Quay08:15CorkAnderson's Quay Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 06:25:00 to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Expressway1h 15m011:10CharlevilleBus Stop12:25CorkParnell Place Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Expressway goes from Bus Stop, Charleville (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 11:10:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 12:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Expressway2h 15m008:00WaterfordMerchants Quay10:15CorkParnell Place Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 08:00:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 10:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Irish Citylink3h 0m006:30DublinBatchelors Walk09:30CorkParnell Place Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 06:30:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach3h 0m007:00DublinAston Quay10:00CorkSt Patrick's Quay0EconomyA Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 07:00:00 to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Dublin Coach2h 35m007:40KilkennyMcDonagh Jct10:15CorkAnderson's Quay Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Dublin Coach goes from McDonagh Jct, Kilkenny (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 07:40:00 to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Irish Citylink1h 30m010:00LimerickHenry Street11:30CorkMacCurtain Street Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Henry Street, Limerick (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 10:00:00 to MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 11:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aircoach3h 0m014:00DublinAston Quay17:00CorkSt Patrick's Quay0EconomyA Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 14:00:00 to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach3h 0m011:00DublinAston Quay14:00CorkCork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 11:00:00 to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink3h 0m008:30GalwayCentral Coach Station11:30CorkMacCurtain Street Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 08:30:00 to MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 11:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink3h 0m016:30GalwayCentral Coach Station19:30CorkAnderson's Quay Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 01/05/2026 16:30:00 to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 01/05/2026 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Dublin Coach3h 55m008:20DublinRed Cow12:15CorkAnderson's Quay Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) at 30/04/2026 08:20:00 to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 30/04/2026 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Cork over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Cork which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Cork.
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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Cork.All bus stops in Cork
FAQs about the bus route to Cork
Is there a direct coach to Cork?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Cork depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach 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 coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Cork have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach 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 coach to Cork on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Cork?
There is a total of 85 coach stops in Cork. Most coaches stop at Parnell Place Bus Station. Check out our map of Cork to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Cork?
There are 4 coach providers going to Cork: Aircoach, Expressway, Dublin Coach and Irish Citylink
How can I find the best coach 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 coaches 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.
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The most searched bus routes to Cork
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cork. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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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 coaches. 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 transport or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport buses to and from nearby airports, such as Kerry Airport, Cork Airport. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.
