Bus from Kinsale to Cork
4 direct routes · 35–62 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 00:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cork as of 07:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kinsale, 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 | ~62 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 05:00 | 00:00 | Kinsale | Kent Station | — |
| 228 | West Cork Connect | ~35 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Kinsale | George's Quay | — |
| 255 | TFI Local Link Cork | ~55 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:50 | 16:32 | Kinsale | University Hospl | — |
| 226X | Bus Éireann | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Kinsale | Castlewhite Aparts | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kinsale 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 Kinsale to Cork?
4 routes run directly from Kinsale to Cork: the 226 (Bus Éireann), the 228 (West Cork Connect), the 255 (TFI Local Link Cork), the 226X (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 226, 20 times each weekday — board at Kinsale and get off at Kent Station, about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kinsale to Cork?
Between 35 minutes on the 228 and 62 on the 226, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kinsale to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 00:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kinsale 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.