The cheapest and fastest buses from Ennis to Cork
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ennis to Cork is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ennis to Cork will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ennis for Cork on Sun, Dec 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 28 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 28 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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 train and bus for Ennis to Cork
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ennis to Cork 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 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ennis to Cork bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ennis to Cork buses for today, Saturday, December 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:20 AM Ennis Station | 3h05 | 11:25 AM Cork | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Ennis Friars Walk | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Cork | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Ennis Station | 3h05 | 12:25 PM Cork | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Ennis Station | 3h05 | 1:25 PM Cork | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Ennis Friars Walk | 2h30 | 1:30 PM Cork | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ennis to Cork
Buses from Ennis to Cork run on average 91 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. 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 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 111 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 111 km |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 91 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Dublin Coach, Bus Éireann from Ennis to CorkYou can travel by bus between Ennis to Cork with European Sleeper, Dublin Coach, 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 Ennis to Cork
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ennis to Cork 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 Cork, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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