The cheapest and fastest buses from Cork to Mallow
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
34 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cork to Mallow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cork to Mallow will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cork for Mallow on Fri, Nov 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 32 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 35 m 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 Mallow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cork to Mallow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cork to Mallow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cork to Mallow buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM Cork | 0h35 | 5:00 PM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Cork | 0h35 | 6:00 PM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Cork | 0h42 | 6:12 PM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 PM Cork | 0h35 | 7:00 PM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Cork | 0h35 | 8:00 PM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Cork | 0h32 | 6:27 AM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Cork | 0h35 | 8:00 AM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Cork | 0h35 | 9:00 AM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Cork | 0h35 | 10:00 AM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Cork | 0h35 | 11:00 AM Mallow Town Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cork to Mallow
Buses from Cork to Mallow run on average 78 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 28 km distance in 35m.
Distance 28 km |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 78 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Éireann from Cork to MallowYou can travel by bus between Cork to Mallow with European Sleeper, Bus Éireann for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cork to Mallow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cork to Mallow 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 Mallow, 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 Mallow, you can end your journey in coach stations like Mallow, Town Park and Mallow, N20 (Hospital).
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 Mallow, Town Park, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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