The average bus between Malin Head and Cork takes 16h 16m and the fastest bus takes 10h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Malin Head 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 twice daily between Malin Head and Cork. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malin Head is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Cork at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Carndonagh and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Malin Head 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 Malin Head to Cork. However, there are services departing from Malin Head station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
Malin Head to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Carndonagh station.
Malin Head to Cork bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
The distance between Malin Head and Cork is 394 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a vehicle from Malin Head to Cork Alfred Street via Malin Head, Carndonagh, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 11h 4m.