The average bus between Bray and Cork takes 5h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bray 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 4 times a day between Bray and Cork. The earliest departure is at 2:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bray is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bray 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 Bray to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bray station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Bray to Cork bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Crampton Quay station.
Bray to Cork bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Bray and Cork is 216.3 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.