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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Derry City and Strabane takes 9h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Derry City and Strabane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 45m
Duration
292 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cork to Derry City and Strabane bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Cork and Derry City and Strabane. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Derry City and Strabane at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 12 and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 15m • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 15m • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink13h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink9h 10m • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink17h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 15m • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 15m • 2 changes
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    CitylinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)Translink8h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Derry City and Strabane? 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.

Map of how to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Berryhill Road via Airport Zone 12, Strabane Bus Stn, and Strabane Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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