Bus from Cork to Midleton
5 direct routes · 25–41 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 23:00 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:50, last bus 23:00.
Next buses to Midleton as of 17:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | Bus Éireann | ~30 min | 16 | Sat 9 · Sun 7 | 07:45 | 22:15 | Cork Bus Stn | Jameson Distillery | — |
| 40 | Bus Éireann | ~25 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 08:40 | 20:40 | Cork Bus Stn | Jameson Distillery | — |
| 260 | Bus Éireann | ~37 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 07:00 | 23:00 | Cork Bus Stn | Jameson Distillery | — |
| 241 | Bus Éireann | ~40 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:15 | 18:00 | Cork Bus Stn | Jameson Distillery | — |
| 240 | Bus Éireann | ~41 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 17:45 | Cork Bus Stn | Jameson Distillery | — |
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 261 bus, 40 bus, 260 bus, 241 bus or 240 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Midleton?
5 routes run directly from Cork to Midleton: the 261 (Bus Éireann), the 40 (Bus Éireann), the 260 (Bus Éireann), the 241 (Bus Éireann), the 240 (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 261, 16 times each weekday — board at Cork Bus Stn and get off at Jameson Distillery, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Midleton?
Between 25 minutes on the 40 and 41 on the 240, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Midleton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Midleton?
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.