The average bus between Shannon and Cork takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shannon 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 every 4 hours between Shannon and Cork. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shannon is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cork at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at William Street and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Shannon 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 Shannon to Cork. However, there are services departing from Shannon station and arriving at Cork station via William Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Shannon to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Town Centre station.
Shannon to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
The distance between Shannon and Cork is 94.5 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Cork Andersn's Quay via William Street and Henry Street in around 3h 18m.