253 Kinsale to Clonakilty
Operated by TFI Local Link Cork. First bus 07:00, last bus 23:15. 13 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:05, last 15:05. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 253? 6 other bus routes are numbered 253 elsewhere in the UK — see every 253 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsale | 09:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 |
| Kinsale Coll | · | · | · |
| Lispatrick Lwr | 09:20 | 12:20 | 15:20 |
| Old Head of Kinsale | 09:25 | 12:25 | 15:25 |
| Garrylucas | 09:30 | 12:30 | 15:30 |
| Garrettstown | 09:32 | 12:32 | 15:32 |
| Ballinspittle | 09:40 | 12:40 | 15:40 |
| Kilbrittain | 09:50 | 12:50 | 15:50 |
| Timoleague | 10:05 | 13:05 | 16:05 |
| Darrara | 10:15 | 13:15 | 16:15 |
| Courtmacsherry | · | · | · |
| Lislevane | · | · | · |
| Grange | · | · | · |
| Ring | · | · | · |
| Clonakilty | 10:25 | 13:25 | 16:25 |
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 TFI Local Link Cork 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.
Route map
All stops on route 253
253 towards Clonakilty
All 15 stops
- Kinsale Kinsale
- Kinsale Coll Kinsale
- Lispatrick Lwr
- Old Head of Kinsale
- Garrylucas
- Garrettstown
- Ballinspittle
- Kilbrittain
- Timoleague
- Darrara Clonakilty
- Courtmacsherry
- Lislevane
- Grange
- Ring Clonakilty
- Clonakilty Clonakilty
253 towards Kinsale
All 16 stops
- Clonakilty Clonakilty
- Clonakilty N71 Clonakilty
- Darrara Clonakilty
- Ring Clonakilty
- Grange
- Lislevane
- Courtmacsherry
- Timoleague
- Kilbrittain
- Ballinspittle
- Garrettstown
- Garrylucas
- Old Head
- Lispatrick Lwr
- Kinsale C Sch Kinsale
- Kinsale Kinsale
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 253 bus?
The first 253 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 253 bus?
The last 253 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 253 bus cost?
Fares on the 253 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 253 bus?
The 253 is operated by TFI Local Link Cork.
Timetable data from TFI Local Link Cork via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.