The average bus between Cork and Derry City and Strabane takes 9h 32m 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.
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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Derry City and Strabane station via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Cork to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bradley Way station.
The distance between Cork and Derry City and Strabane is 333.2 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Berryhill Road via Airport Zone 12, Bradley Way, and Strabane Bus Station in around 9h 3m.