How much is the bus ticket from Shannon to Cork?

The cheapest bus tickets from Shannon to Cork start at R 432. The average price for this route is around R 1 070. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Shannon to Cork?

The average bus journey time from Shannon to Cork is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 94 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Shannon to Cork route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 101 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Shannon to Cork at 08:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:15.

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

A bus trip from Shannon 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 Shannon to Cork from R 191 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Shannon to Cork on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	18:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Bunratty L3126	2h 10m	22:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	17:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	19:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	18:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	20:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	19:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 20m	21:30	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Shannon to Cork on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Bunratty L3126	2h 10m	22:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	10:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	12:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	14:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Shannon to Cork on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Bunratty L3126	2h 10m	22:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	10:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	12:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	14:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Shannon to Cork on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Bunratty L3126	2h 10m	22:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	10:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	12:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	14:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Shannon to Cork on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Bunratty L3126	2h 10m	22:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	10:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	12:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	14:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Shannon to Cork on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Bunratty L3126	2h 10m	22:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	12:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Shannon to Cork on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	20:15	Bunratty L3126	2h 10m	22:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	11:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	12:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:10	Bunratty L3126	2h 15m	13:25	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:29 PM GMT.

Get from Shannon to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 432, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

101bus per day

5h 35mAverage duration

94 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Shannon and Cork?

Stops in Shannon

A
Shannon Town - Opposite 64 Cronan Gardens Bus Stop
17 Tullyvarraga Cres, Shannon, Co. Clare, 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

4/5495 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 432

Expressway Shannon Cork recent customer reviews

Bus was delayed by 2 hours with no update and had to change buses twice when it was supposed to be direct. So awful

Alice B.

5 January 2026

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Shannon 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 Shannon to Cork?
The cheapest bus tickets from Shannon to Cork start at R 432. The average price for this route is around R 1 070. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Shannon to Cork?
The average bus journey time from Shannon to Cork is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 94 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Shannon to Cork route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 101 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Shannon to Cork?
The earliest bus departs from Shannon to Cork at 08:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Shannon to Cork?
A bus trip from Shannon 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

27/01

R 413

28/01

R 416

Today

R 416

30/01

R 416

31/01

R 416

01/02

R 416

02/02

R 416

03/02

R 198

The cheapest trip from Shannon to Cork was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 198

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

You can expect to pay from R 198 to R 1 407 for a bus ticket from Shannon to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 198, which is on 2026-02-03.