The average bus between Cork and Ratoath takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cork to Ratoath. 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 hourly between Cork and Ratoath. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Ratoath at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Ratoath? 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 Ratoath. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ratoath station via Parkgate St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Cork to Ratoath bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Ratoath bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Ratoath East station.
The distance between Cork and Ratoath is 224.4 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Ratoath East via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Custom House, and Beresford Place in around 4h 21m.