The average bus between Cork and Clones takes 7h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Clones. 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 Clones. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Clones at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Zone 12 and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Clones? 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 Clones. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Clones station via Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Cork to Clones bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.
Cork to Clones bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
The distance between Cork and Clones is 266.9 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Clones via Dublin Airport Zone 12 and Cavan Bus Station in around 7h 37m.