The average bus between Cork and Carrickmacross takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Carrickmacross. 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 every 4 hours between Cork and Carrickmacross. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Carrickmacross at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate Street and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Carrickmacross? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Carrickmacross station via Parkgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Cork to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.
Cork to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Carrickmacross station.
The distance between Cork and Carrickmacross is 259.2 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Carrickmacross via Parkgate Street, Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, Dublin Eden Quay O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street, and Abbey Street in around 5h 34m.