The average bus between Downpatrick and Cork takes 7h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Downpatrick to Cork. 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 Downpatrick and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick to Cork? 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 Downpatrick to Cork. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Cork station via Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Downpatrick to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station.
Downpatrick to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Cork is 326.7 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Cork Alfred St via Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 10 in around 8h 9m.