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Cork to Rathcoole buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Rathcoole takes 3h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cork to Rathcoole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 41m
Duration
266 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Parkgate St

best
  1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
3h 35m
€25–33

Cork to Rathcoole bus times

Buses run hourly between Cork and Rathcoole. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rathcoole at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 31m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 31m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 27m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 31m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 31m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 27m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 31m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 31m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 27m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland4h 8m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 41m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 42m • 1 change

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Rathcoole? 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.

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  • Distance: 266 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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