The average bus between Ratoath and Cork takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ratoath 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 hourly between Ratoath and Cork. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratoath is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Cork at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Broadstone and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ratoath 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 Ratoath to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ratoath station and arriving at Cork station via Broadstone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Ratoath to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ratoath East station.
Ratoath to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
The distance between Ratoath and Cork is 224.4 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a bus from Ratoath East to Cork Alfred Street via Broadstone, D'Olier Street, and Crampton Quay in around 4h 52m.