243 Cork to Newmarket
Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 06:00, last bus 22:00. 20 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 243? 7 other bus routes are numbered 243 elsewhere in the UK — see every 243 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:00 | 08:40 | 08:45 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 15:15 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 21:15 | 22:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Bus Stn | 06:00 | · | 08:45 | · | 13:00 | · | · | 17:45 | · | 22:00 |
| Commons Road | 06:08 | · | 08:53 | · | 13:08 | · | · | 17:58 | · | 22:08 |
| Shandon Wrks | 06:09 | · | 08:54 | · | 13:09 | · | · | 17:59 | · | 22:09 |
| The Commons Inn | 06:10 | · | 08:55 | · | 13:10 | · | · | 18:02 | · | 22:10 |
| Rathpeacon | 06:14 | · | 08:59 | · | 13:14 | · | · | 18:06 | · | 22:14 |
| Sluggera Cross | 06:21 | · | 09:06 | · | 13:21 | · | · | 18:13 | · | 22:21 |
| Grenagh | 06:28 | · | 09:13 | · | 13:28 | · | · | 18:20 | · | 22:28 |
| Bweeng | 06:38 | · | 09:23 | · | 13:38 | · | · | 18:30 | · | 22:38 |
| Dromahane | 06:45 | 08:40 | 09:30 | · | 13:45 | · | · | 18:37 | · | 22:45 |
| Mallow | 07:06 | 08:50 | 09:40 | 12:00 | 14:06 | 15:15 | 17:15 | 18:50 | 21:15 | 23:06 |
| Mallow Station | 07:11 | 08:55 | 09:45 | 12:05 | 14:11 | 15:20 | 17:20 | 18:55 | 21:20 | 23:11 |
| O'Brien Street | 07:30 | 09:14 | 10:04 | 12:24 | 14:30 | 15:39 | 17:39 | 19:14 | 21:39 | 23:30 |
| Newmarket | 07:39 | 09:23 | 10:13 | 12:33 | 14:39 | 15:48 | 17:48 | 19:25 | 21:48 | 23:39 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 243
243 towards Newmarket
All 13 stops
- Cork Bus Stn Cork
- Commons Road Cork
- Shandon Wrks Cork
- The Commons Inn Cork
- Rathpeacon Cork
- Sluggera Cross
- Grenagh
- Bweeng
- Dromahane
- Mallow Mallow
- Mallow Station Mallow
- O'Brien Street
- Newmarket
243 towards Cork
All 14 stops
- Newmarket
- O'Brien Street
- Mallow Station Mallow
- Mallow Mallow
- Ballydahin Mallow
- Dromahane
- Bweeng
- Grenagh
- Sluggera Cross
- Rathpeacon Cork
- The Commons Inn Cork
- Shandon Wrks Cork
- Commons Road Cork
- Cork Bus Stn Cork
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 243 bus?
The first 243 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 243 bus?
The last 243 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 243 bus cost?
Fares on the 243 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 243 bus?
The 243 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.