Cork Bus Routes & Timetables — Complete Guide
A complete index of public transport in Cork: 53 routes, 1,974 journeys today, every one linked to its live timetable. Search covers every stop on every line.
City buses 9
Routes running inside Cork and its immediate suburbs.
Intercity coaches 5
Long-distance services linking Cork with other cities and the airports.
Regional buses 37
Services connecting Cork with the towns and countryside around it.
TFI Local Link 1
Rural connections serving smaller villages near Cork.
Trains 1
Rail services calling at Cork.
How the network is laid out
Cork’s bus map is radial, not a grid. 9 city services run in and out of the centre, and the 53 routes on this page between them put 1,974 journeys on the road today.
The busiest routes today
Frequency varies enormously between routes here. These five carry the most journeys today, which usually means you can turn up without checking a timetable — the rest reward planning.
| Route | Where it goes | Operator | Journeys |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Jobstown – Clare Hall | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin B | 198 |
| 220 | Ballincollig – Douglas – Carrigaline | Bus Éireann | 157 |
| 205 | Train Station – St. Patrick St – CIT | Bus Éireann | 121 |
| 77A | Citywest – Ringsend | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin B | 108 |
| 214 | Glanmire – City Centre – CUH | Bus Éireann | 107 |
Trains from the city
1 rail services call at Cork. The station sits within walking distance of the main bus stands, so bus-to-train changes are practical rather than theoretical — useful when the coach timetable does not suit.
Planning a journey
Find the route
Search by number, stop, suburb or operator in the box above — the search covers every stop on every route listed.
Open its timetable
Each card links to the full schedule, with departures from any stop on the line.
Check the connection
If you need to change, the transfer tool on each route page shows what you can connect to.
Areas served
Between them the routes on this page call at 738 stops around Cork, including ATU Galway, Abbey Vw, Adare Avenue, Adare Park, Adare Road, Aghaville, Aherla, Airport BP North. Type any of these into the search box to see which services reach them.
Getting to the airport
Airport journeys from Cork are on this page — filter the list above by coach services to compare them. Book ahead where you can: the airport runs fill first and the walk-up fare is rarely the cheapest.
Accessible travel
Most city buses serving Cork are low-floor with a ramp and a wheelchair space. Coaches and rural minibuses vary far more, so contact the operator ahead for those. Rail assistance should be booked in advance where possible.
When the network runs
The earliest departure listed for Cork today is early morning and the latest is late evening. Outside that window there is no scheduled service, so late arrivals need a taxi.
Check the day type
Saturday and Sunday timetables are thinner than weekdays, and some routes do not run at all.
Work backwards
Pick the arrival you need first, then find the departure that gets you there with a margin.
Confirm the last bus
The final departure of the day is the one most often missed — check it before you commit to the trip.
Weekends and evenings
Weekend timetables in Cork are lighter than weekday ones and Sunday is lighter again. Some routes on this page run Monday to Friday only. The journey counts shown are for today, so check the route page itself if you are planning for a different day.