The average bus between Cork and Rathmore takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Rathmore. 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 every 3 hours between Cork and Rathmore. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rathmore at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork to Rathmore? 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 Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Rathmore station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Cork to Rathmore bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Rathmore bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Naas station.
The distance between Cork and Rathmore is 195.2 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Eadestown via Bachelors Walk, Wellington Quay, and Naas in around 5h 27m.