🚌 Bus from Shannon to Cork
1 direct route · about 135 min · first bus 09:10, last bus 20:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~135 min | 12 | 09:10 | 20:15 | Bunratty |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shannon 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 Shannon to Cork?
The 51 (Bus Éireann) runs directly from Shannon to Cork.
How long does the bus take from Shannon to Cork?
Around 135 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shannon to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 51) leaves around 09:10 and the last around 20:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shannon 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.