How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Shannon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Shannon start from $44. The average price for this route is around $94. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cork to Shannon?

The average bus travel time from Cork to Shannon is 4h 39m, covering a distance of 94 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Cork to Shannon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cork to Shannon?

The earliest bus departs from Cork to Shannon at 7:25am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25pm.

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

A bus trip from Cork to Shannon generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Cork to Shannon on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	1:54pm	Shannon Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	2:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	3:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	4:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	5:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Shannon on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	9:54am	Shannon Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	10:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	11:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	12:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	1:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Shannon on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	1:54pm	Shannon Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	9:54am	Shannon Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	10:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	11:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	12:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Shannon on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	8:54pm	Shannon Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	9:54am	Shannon Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	10:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	11:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	12:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Shannon on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	8:54pm	Shannon Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	9:54am	Shannon Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	10:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	11:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	12:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Shannon on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	2:54pm	Shannon Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	9:54am	Shannon Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	10:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	11:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	12:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cork to Shannon on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	1:54pm	Shannon Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	9:54am	Shannon Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	10:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	11:54am	Shannon Airport	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	2h 29m	12:54pm	Shannon Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:50 PM GMT.

Get from Cork to Shannon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

4h 39mAverage Duration

94 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cork and Shannon?

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 Shannon

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

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5446 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 446 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 WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $44

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cork to Shannon by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Shannon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Shannon start from $44. The average price for this route is around $94. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cork to Shannon?
The average bus travel time from Cork to Shannon is 4h 39m, covering a distance of 94 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Cork to Shannon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cork to Shannon?
The earliest bus departs from Cork to Shannon at 7:25am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Shannon?
A bus trip from Cork to Shannon generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option 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

11-30

$40

12-01

$40

Today

$40

12-03

$40

12-04

$17

12-05

$17

12-06

$17

12-07

$17

The cheapest trip from Cork to Shannon was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $90 for a bus ticket from Cork to Shannon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-04.