Cork to Rathkeale Buses

Cork to Rathkeale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Rathkeale takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Rathkeale. 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 42m
Duration: 132 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Limerick Colbert

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Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Rathkealebus 13 / ...

3h 20m

€28–40

Cork to Rathkeale bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cork and Rathkeale. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Rathkeale at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:25 PM → 8:20 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:25 PM → 10:17 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:55 PM → 9:25 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:25 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:25 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:25 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:25 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:19 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:22 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 3:21 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Rathkeale? 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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Trip Overview

Bus via Limerick Colbert

Cork to Rathkeale bus times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:25 PM → 8:20 PM

7:25 PM → 10:17 PM

8:55 PM → 9:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM

9:25 AM → 12:19 PM

10:25 AM → 1:27 PM

11:25 AM → 2:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM

9:25 AM → 12:19 PM

10:25 AM → 1:27 PM

11:25 AM → 2:25 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM

9:25 AM → 12:19 PM

10:25 AM → 1:27 PM

11:25 AM → 2:25 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM

9:25 AM → 12:19 PM

10:25 AM → 1:27 PM

11:25 AM → 2:25 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:20 AM

9:25 AM → 12:19 PM

10:25 AM → 1:30 PM

11:25 AM → 2:19 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:20 PM

10:25 AM → 1:21 PM

11:25 AM → 2:22 PM

12:25 PM → 3:21 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Rathkeale, Ireland?

Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert

Bus from Limerick Colbert to Rathkeale

Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Charleville

Bus from Limerick Colbert to Rathkeale

Bus from Charleville to Newcastle West

Bus trips from Cork

Bus trips to Rathkeale

Alternative transport options

8:55 PM → 9:25 AM
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