The average bus between Cork and Downpatrick takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cork to Downpatrick. 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 2 hours between Cork and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Zone 10 and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Downpatrick? 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 Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Cork to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.
Cork to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Cork and Downpatrick is 326.7 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Church Street via Dublin Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 7h 25m.