The average bus between Cork and Kilrush takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Kilrush. 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 Kilrush. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Kilrush at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kilrush. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Kilrush station via Ennis Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Cork to Kilrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Station.
Cork to Kilrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Kilrush station.
The distance between Cork and Kilrush is 107.5 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Kilrush via Ennis Station in around 4h 47m.