Bus from Midleton to Cork
5 direct routes · 25–46 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 22:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cork as of 09:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Midleton, 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 | ~36 min | 17 | Sat 11 · Sun 8 | 07:27 | 22:55 | Jameson Distillery | Cork Bus Stn | — |
| 40 | Bus Éireann | ~25 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 09:50 | 22:50 | Jameson Distillery | Cork Bus Stn | — |
| 260 | Bus Éireann | ~45 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 08:50 | 20:06 | Jameson Distillery | Cork Bus Stn | — |
| 241 | Bus Éireann | ~46 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:33 | 17:10 | Jameson Distillery | Cork Bus Stn | — |
| 240 | Bus Éireann | ~45 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 17:29 | Jameson Distillery | Cork Bus Stn | — |
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.
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 Midleton to Cork?
5 routes run directly from Midleton to Cork: 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, 17 times each weekday — board at Jameson Distillery and get off at Cork Bus Stn, about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Midleton to Cork?
Between 25 minutes on the 40 and 46 on the 241, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Midleton to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 22:55. Check the route timetables 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.