The average bus between Cork and New Ross takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to New Ross. 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 3 hours between Cork and New Ross. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 9:05 PM which arrives into New Ross at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cork to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at New Ross station via Waterford Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Cork to New Ross bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Bus Station.
Cork to New Ross bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
The distance between Cork and New Ross is 117.9 km. The road distance is 148 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours.