🚌 Bus from Midleton to Cork
4 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 10:27, last bus 20:05 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | Bus Éireann | ~31 min | 4 | 10:27 | 20:05 | St Colman's College |
| 240 | Bus Éireann | ~43 min | 4 | 06:55 | 17:22 | Ballinacurra N |
| 261 | Bus Éireann | ~33 min | 2 | 07:20 | 18:55 | Ballinacurra South |
| 241 | Bus Éireann | ~36 min | 1 | 07:26 | 07:26 | Ballinacurra N |
Times are for the first boarding point in Midleton 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 Midleton to Cork?
4 routes run directly from Midleton to Cork: the 260 (Bus Éireann), the 240 (Bus Éireann), the 261 (Bus Éireann), the 241 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Midleton to Cork?
Around 31 minutes on the 260, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Midleton to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 260) leaves around 10:27 and the last around 20:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Midleton 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.