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Cork to Rathmines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Rathmines takes 3h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cork to Rathmines. 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 28m
Duration
253 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cork to Rathmines bus times

Buses run hourly between Cork and Rathmines. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rathmines at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 29m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 32m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 28m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 22m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 28m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 22m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 28m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 22m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 32m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 16m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 42m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 45m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 51m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 28m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 22m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Rathmines? 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: 253 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Rathmines, 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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