The average bus between Newcastle and Cork takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h. There is a bus service every few hours from Newcastle to Cork. 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 hourly between Newcastle and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle to Cork? 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 Newcastle to Cork. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Cork station via Grand Central Station Stand 21 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Newcastle to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newcastle Bus Station.
Newcastle to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Newcastle and Cork is 309.7 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Cork Alfred St via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 10 in around 8h 10m.