How much is the bus ticket from Tralee to Cork?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tralee to Cork start at R 565. The average price for this route is around R 568. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Tralee to Cork?

The average bus journey time from Tralee to Cork is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 93 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 50m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Tralee to Cork route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 85 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Tralee to Cork at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:55.

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

A bus trip from Tralee to Cork produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Tralee to Cork from R 203 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Tralee to Cork on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	2h 15m	08:35	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	1h 50m	08:10	Cork Bishopstown Hospital	Fastest
Bus	07:55	Tralee R875	2h	09:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	08:55	Tralee R875	2h	10:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	09:55	Tralee R875	2h	11:55	Cork Western	No tags

Next departures from Tralee to Cork on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	2h 15m	08:35	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	1h 50m	08:10	Cork Bishopstown Hospital	Fastest
Bus	07:55	Tralee R875	2h	09:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	08:55	Tralee R875	2h	10:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	09:55	Tralee R875	2h	11:55	Cork Western	No tags

Next departures from Tralee to Cork on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Tralee R875	2h	13:55	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	1h 50m	08:10	Cork Bishopstown Hospital	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	2h 15m	08:35	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	07:55	Tralee R875	2h	09:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	08:55	Tralee R875	2h	10:55	Cork Western	No tags

Next departures from Tralee to Cork on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55	Tralee R875	2h	14:55	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	1h 50m	08:10	Cork Bishopstown Hospital	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	2h 15m	08:35	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	07:55	Tralee R875	2h	09:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	08:55	Tralee R875	2h	10:55	Cork Western	No tags

Next departures from Tralee to Cork on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55	Tralee R875	2h	14:55	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	1h 50m	08:10	Cork Bishopstown Hospital	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	2h 15m	08:35	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	07:55	Tralee R875	2h	09:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	08:55	Tralee R875	2h	10:55	Cork Western	No tags

Next departures from Tralee to Cork on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55	Tralee R875	2h	14:55	Cork Western	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	1h 50m	08:10	Cork Bishopstown Hospital	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Tralee R875	2h 15m	08:35	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	07:55	Tralee R875	2h	09:55	Cork Western	No tags
Bus	08:55	Tralee R875	2h	10:55	Cork Western	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:12 PM GMT.

Get from Tralee to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 565, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

85bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

93 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Tralee and Cork?

Stops in Tralee

A
Tralee - Bus Station
John Joe Sheehy Rd, Boherbee, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

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

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5458 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 458 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at R 565

Expressway Tralee Cork recent customer reviews

We had to stop for long time and change to another bus

Nahla A.

3 January 2025

Good driver he took his time he wasn’t in a hurry l appreciate that

Nomvelo S.

16 September 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tralee to Cork 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 Tralee to Cork?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tralee to Cork start at R 565. The average price for this route is around R 568. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Tralee to Cork?
The average bus journey time from Tralee to Cork is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 93 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 50m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Tralee to Cork route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 85 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tralee to Cork?
The earliest bus departs from Tralee to Cork at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tralee to Cork?
A bus trip from Tralee to Cork produces an estimated 2 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

13/12

R 521

14/12

R 521

Today

R 521

16/12

R 521

17/12

R 207

18/12

R 207

19/12

R 207

20/12

R 207

The cheapest trip from Tralee to Cork was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 207

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

You can expect to pay from R 207 to R 521 for a bus ticket from Tralee to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 207, which is on 2025-12-17.