How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Mallow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Mallow start at R 251. The average price for this route is around R 1 225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cork to Mallow?

The average bus journey time from Cork to Mallow is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 29 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 35m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Cork to Mallow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cork to Mallow?

The earliest bus departs from Cork to Mallow at 07:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Mallow?

A bus trip from Cork to Mallow produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Cork to Mallow from R 161 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cork to Mallow on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:55	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	21:30	Mallow N72	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:55	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	40m	21:35	Mallow N20	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Mallow on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	08:00	Mallow N72	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	09:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	09:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	10:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	10:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	11:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	12:00	Mallow N72	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Mallow on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	08:00	Mallow N72	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	09:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	09:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	10:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	10:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	11:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	12:00	Mallow N72	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Mallow on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	20:00	Mallow N72	Cheapest
Bus	07:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	08:00	Mallow N72	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	09:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	09:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	10:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	10:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	11:00	Mallow N72	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Mallow on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	20:00	Mallow N72	Cheapest
Bus	07:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	08:00	Mallow N72	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	09:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	09:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	10:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	10:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	11:00	Mallow N72	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Mallow on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	13:00	Mallow N72	Cheapest
Bus	07:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	08:00	Mallow N72	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	09:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	09:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	10:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	10:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	11:00	Mallow N72	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Mallow on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	12:00	Mallow N72	Cheapest
Bus	07:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	08:00	Mallow N72	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	09:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	09:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	10:00	Mallow N72	No tags
Bus	10:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	35m	11:00	Mallow N72	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:50 AM GMT.

Get from Cork to Mallow

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 251, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64bus per day

4h 20mAverage duration

29 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cork and Mallow?

Stops in Cork

A
Cork Airport
B
Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place
Lower Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, Ireland
C
Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal
Port of Cork, Loughbeg, Co. Cork, Ireland

Stops in Mallow

A
Mallow - Town Park Bus Stop (St-James/N72)
St James Ave, Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5495 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 495 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at R 251

Expressway Cork Mallow recent customer reviews

On time nice quiet journey

Julie B.

24 December 2024

IE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cork to Mallow by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Mallow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Mallow start at R 251. The average price for this route is around R 1 225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cork to Mallow?
The average bus journey time from Cork to Mallow is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 29 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 35m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Cork to Mallow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cork to Mallow?
The earliest bus departs from Cork to Mallow at 07:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Mallow?
A bus trip from Cork to Mallow produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 238

28/01

R 240

Today

R 241

30/01

R 241

31/01

R 239

01/02

R 199

02/02

R 199

03/02

R 199

The cheapest trip from Cork to Mallow was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 199

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cork to Mallow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 199 to R 1 291 for a bus ticket from Cork to Mallow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 199, which is on 2026-02-02.