🚌 Bus from Cork to Tralee
1 direct route · about 125 min · first bus 08:10, last bus 20:40 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Bus Éireann | ~125 min | 11 | 08:10 | 20:40 | Castlewhite Aparts |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Tralee?
The 40 (Bus Éireann) runs directly from Cork to Tralee.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Tralee?
Around 125 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Tralee?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 40) leaves around 08:10 and the last around 20:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Tralee?
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.