Bus from Cork to Youghal
2 direct routes · 50–67 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Youghal as of 10:37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Bus Éireann | ~50 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 08:40 | 20:40 | Cork Bus Stn | Youghal North | Midleton |
| 260 | Bus Éireann | ~67 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 07:00 | 23:00 | Cork Bus Stn | Youghal North | Midleton |
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 40 bus or 260 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Youghal?
2 routes run directly from Cork to Youghal: the 40 (Bus Éireann), the 260 (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 40, 13 times each weekday — board at Cork Bus Stn and get off at Youghal North, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Youghal?
Between 50 minutes on the 40 and 67 on the 260, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Midleton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Youghal?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Youghal?
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.