The average bus between Birr and Cork takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birr to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Birr and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birr is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Cork at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Cork. However, there are services departing from Birr station and arriving at Cork station via Limerick Colbert Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Birr to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Bus Station.
The distance between Birr and Cork is 138.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a bus from Birr to Cork Bus Station via Limerick Colbert Station in around 4h 18m.