Bus from Cobh to Cork
6 direct routes · 29–65 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cork as of 04:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cobh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | Bus Éireann | ~42 min | 36 | Sat 36 · Sun 14 | 05:55 | 23:15 | De Vesci Place | George's Quay | — |
| 200 | Cork Cobh Connect | ~40 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 14 | 05:45 | 20:45 | O'Neill's Place | Cork Patrick's Quay | — |
| 223 | Bus Éireann | ~32 min | 20 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 06:49 | 22:38 | De Vesci Place | George's Quay | — |
| 225 | Bus Éireann | ~65 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 06:20 | 23:20 | Maritime College | Eglinton Street | Carrigaline |
| 211 | Cork Cobh Connect | ~30 min | 6 | weekdays only | 06:22 | 12:17 | Elmwood Gr | Hoffman Park | — |
| 223X | Bus Éireann | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 19:12 | 19:12 | Maritime College | George's Quay | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cobh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 216 bus, 200 bus, 223 bus, 225 bus or 211 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cobh to Cork?
6 routes run directly from Cobh to Cork: the 216 (Bus Éireann), the 200 (Cork Cobh Connect), the 223 (Bus Éireann), the 225 (Bus Éireann), the 211 (Cork Cobh Connect), the 223X (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 216, 36 times each weekday — board at De Vesci Place and get off at George's Quay, about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cobh to Cork?
Between 29 minutes on the 223X and 65 on the 225, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cobh to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cobh to Cork?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.