209A Merchants Quay to Ballyphehane
Runs in Cork. Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 09:35, last bus 15:55. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
| Stop | 12:20 | 15:30 |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Street | 12:20 | 15:30 |
| Daunt's Square | 12:22 | 15:31 |
| Grand Parade | 12:25 | 15:34 |
| South Mall | 12:26 | 15:36 |
| City Hall | 12:28 | 15:39 |
| Infirmary Rd | 12:30 | 15:41 |
| Langford Row | 12:31 | 15:42 |
| Mount Pleasant Rd | 12:33 | 15:44 |
| Derrynane Rd | 12:34 | 15:45 |
| Presentation School | 12:36 | 15:47 |
| Friar's Court | 12:38 | 15:49 |
| Connolly Grn | 12:43 | 15:53 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Éireann before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Ballyphehane: 2 journeys, first 12:20 towards Merchants Quay: 3 journeys, first 09:35
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Ballyphehane: 2 journeys, first 12:20 towards Merchants Quay: 3 journeys, first 09:35
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Ballyphehane: 2 journeys, first 12:20 towards Merchants Quay: 3 journeys, first 09:35
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Ballyphehane: 2 journeys, first 12:20 towards Merchants Quay: 3 journeys, first 09:35
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Ballyphehane: 2 journeys, first 12:20 towards Merchants Quay: 3 journeys, first 09:35
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Ballyphehane: 2 journeys, first 12:20 towards Merchants Quay: 3 journeys, first 09:35
Route map
All stops on route 209A
209A towards Ballyphehane
All 12 stops
- St Patrick's Street Cork
- Daunt's Square Cork
- Grand Parade Cork
- South Mall Cork
- City Hall Cork
- Infirmary Rd Cork
- Langford Row Cork
- Mount Pleasant Rd Cork
- Derrynane Rd Cork
- Presentation School Cork
- Friar's Court Cork
- Connolly Grn Cork
209A towards Merchants Quay
All 15 stops
- Connolly Grn Cork
- Vicars Road Cork
- Sarahville Place Cork
- Pearse Rd W Cork
- Pearse Sq Cork
- Presentation School Cork
- Derrynane Rd Cork
- Mount Pleasant Road Cork
- Langford Row Cork
- Infirmary Rd Cork
- South Terrace Cork
- George's Quay Cork
- South Mall Cork
- Parnell Place Cork
- Merchants Quay Cork
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 209A bus?
The first 209A departure on weekdays leaves at 09:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 209A bus?
The last 209A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 209A bus cost?
Fares on the 209A are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 209A bus?
The 209A is operated by Bus Éireann.
Timetable data from Bus Éireann via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.