What is the travel distance from Letterkenny to Cork?

The distance separating Letterkenny and Cork is 214 miles (344 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Letterkenny to Cork?

The majority of buses traveling from Letterkenny to Cork start their journey at Letterkenny - Bus Station and wind up at Cork Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cork?

Once in Cork, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fitzgerald Park, Lusitania Memorial, Bishop Lucey Park, The Glucksman Gallery and Cork City Gaol & Radio Museum.

Bus Letterkenny to Cork from $49 | Compare & Save up to 39%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Letterkenny to Cork on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:32pm	Letterkenny Port	10h 43m	11:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	12:32pm	Letterkenny Port	10h 43m	11:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	10h 45m	11:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Letterkenny Bus Station	10h 45m	11:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Letterkenny to Cork on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:48am	Letterkenny Port	11h 37m	7:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	7:57am	Letterkenny Port	9h 28m	5:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	4:32am	Letterkenny Port	10h 43m	3:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	4:32am	Letterkenny Port	10h 43m	3:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	6:32am	Letterkenny Port	10h 43m	5:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:49 PM GMT.

Get from Letterkenny to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

10h 43mAverage Duration

213 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Letterkenny and Cork?

Stops in Letterkenny

A
Letterkenny - Bus Station
Ramelton Rd, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Stops in Cork

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

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Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $68

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Letterkenny to Cork by bus

What is the travel distance from Letterkenny to Cork?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Letterkenny to Cork?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cork?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$46

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$49

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$49

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The cheapest trip from Letterkenny to Cork was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $81 for a bus ticket from Letterkenny to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-22.