Bus from Cork to Kinsale
3 direct routes · 36–55 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 23:56 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:54, last bus 00:39.
Next buses to Kinsale as of 18:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cork, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | Bus Éireann | ~50 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 05:55 | 23:56 | City Hall | Kinsale | — |
| 228 | West Cork Connect | ~36 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 06:39 | 23:39 | City Hall | Kinsale | — |
| 255 | TFI Local Link Cork | ~55 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:30 | 18:10 | University Hospl | Kinsale | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cork 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 226 bus, 228 bus or 255 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Kinsale?
3 routes run directly from Cork to Kinsale: the 226 (Bus Éireann), the 228 (West Cork Connect), the 255 (TFI Local Link Cork). The most frequent is the 226, 19 times each weekday — board at City Hall and get off at Kinsale, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Kinsale?
Between 36 minutes on the 228 and 55 on the 255, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Kinsale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 23:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Kinsale?
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.