253 Kinsale ↔ Clonakilty

Operated by TFI Local Link Cork. First bus 07:00, last bus 23:15. 13 journeys on weekdays.

💷 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 travels free →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

253 towards Clonakilty — Monday to Friday (7 journeys)
Kinsale 07:1009:0512:0515:4518:0519:3023:15
Kinsale Coll ···15:55···
Lispatrick Lwr ·09:2012:2016:1018:2019:4523:30
Old Head of Kinsale ·09:2512:2516:15···
Garrylucas ·09:3012:3016:2018:25··
Garrettstown ·09:3212:3216:2218:27··
Ballinspittle 07:2009:4012:4016:3018:3520:0023:45
Kilbrittain 07:3009:5012:5016:4018:4520:1023:55
Timoleague 07:5010:0513:0516:5519:0020:2500:10
Darrara 07:57·13:1517:0519:10··
Courtmacsherry ·10:15···20:30·
Lislevane ·10:20···20:35·
Grange ·10:25···20:40·
Ring ·10:30·····
Clonakilty 08:0310:4013:2517:1519:2021:0000:20

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All stops on route 253

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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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.