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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Ulster takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Ulster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 54m
Duration
489 km
Distance
€57
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

best
  1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
  2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus bus 32
8h 4m
€47–71

Cork to Ulster bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cork and Ulster. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ulster at 4:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cork to Ulster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 488.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Letterkenny Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 8h 4m.

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