How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Tralee?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cork to Tralee start from £26. The average price for this route is around £26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cork to Tralee?

The average bus journey time from Cork to Tralee is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 59 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Cork to Tralee route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 63 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Cork to Tralee at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:45.

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

A bus journey from Cork to Tralee produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Cork to Tralee from £10 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	13:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	15:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	13:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	15:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	13:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	15:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 02:05 GMT.

Get from Cork to Tralee

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

59 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cork and Tralee?

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

Stops in Tralee

A
Tralee - Bus Station
John Joe Sheehy Rd, Boherbee, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 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 £26

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cork to Tralee

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Tralee?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cork to Tralee start from £26. The average price for this route is around £26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cork to Tralee?
The average bus journey time from Cork to Tralee is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 59 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Cork to Tralee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 63 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cork to Tralee?
The earliest bus departs from Cork to Tralee at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Tralee?
A bus journey from Cork to Tralee produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

£23

14/12

£23

Today

£24

16/12

£24

17/12

£10

18/12

£10

19/12

£10

20/12

£23

The cheapest trip from Cork to Tralee was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £24 for a bus ticket from Cork to Tralee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-19.