The average bus between Bray and Cork takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bray 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 Bray and Cork. The earliest departure is at 4:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bray is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Cork at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bray to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bray station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Bray to Cork bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Crampton Quay station.
Bray to Cork bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
The distance between Bray and Cork is 216.3 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h. Aircoach also services this route 4 times a week.