The average bus between Cobh and Bunratty takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cobh to Bunratty. 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 Cobh and Bunratty. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Bunratty at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cobh to Bunratty? 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 Cobh to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Bunratty station via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Cobh to Bunratty bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, depart from Spy Hill station.
Cobh to Bunratty bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
The distance between Cobh and Bunratty is 100.6 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Spy Hill to Bunratty via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 4h 5m.