The cheapest and fastest buses from Cork to Ennis
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cork to Ennis is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cork to Ennis will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cork for Ennis on Fri, Nov 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cork to Ennis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cork to Ennis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cork to Ennis bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cork to Ennis buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM Cork | 3h00 | 7:25 PM Ennis Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Cork | 3h00 | 8:25 PM Ennis Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 PM Cork | 3h00 | 9:25 PM Ennis Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Cork | 11h30 | 8:25 AM Ennis Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 28 | |||||
![]() | 7:25 AM Cork | 3h00 | 10:25 AM Ennis Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cork to Ennis
Buses from Cork to Ennis run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 111 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 111 km |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 19:55 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Éireann from Cork to EnnisYou can travel by bus between Cork to Ennis with European Sleeper, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cork to Ennis
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cork to Ennis by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ennis, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cork, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Cork, Bus Station and Cork, Bishopstown Road (University Hospital - opposite). When arriving in Ennis, you can end your trip in coach stations like Ennis, Bus Station and Ennis, Clareabbey Vision House.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cork, Bus Station, which is located around 0.3 miles (528 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ennis, Bus Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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