The average bus between Cork and Bunratty takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork 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 every 4 hours between Cork and Bunratty. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Bunratty at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Henry Street and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Bunratty station via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Cork to Bunratty bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Bunratty bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
The distance between Cork and Bunratty is 91.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m.