Cork to Bristol bus

Coach from Cork to Bristol

 With an average of three buses a day, the bus from Cork to Bristol is a convenient way to travel between the two cities, with the ferry crossing integrated into the route. The journey takes around 20 hours and there are usually two changes to incorporate. Sit back on the luxury coach and relax as you enjoy onboard entertainment and comfortable seats.

How long is the journey by bus from Cork to Bristol?

The journey takes between 19 hours and 20 minutes and 21 hours and 10 minutes depending on which service you choose. The services which make the second change at Birmingham (rather than London Victoria) tend to be the faster ones. All routes take in a first stop at Dublin and incorporate a ferry crossing with Irish Ferries.

How many coaches are there from Cork to Bristol?

There are three journeys each day, including the weekends. Each bus from Cork to Bristol leaves at roughly 2:00 p.m. from Cork Bus Station and arrives in at Bristol Bus & Coach Station. Two of the coaches are operated by National Express and one is run by Eurolines. The reason that National Express puts on two coaches simultaneously is that one service makes its second change at Birmingham and the other makes its second change at London Victoria.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Cork to Bristol?

Departure Bus Station: Located on Parnell Place, Cork Bus & Coach Station is clean, modern and spacious. On the banks of the River Lee, it's just a few minutes walk to the main shopping area on Patrick Street and Cork Opera Lane. Onward travel is made easy too, with a short walk to the train station, local buses and a taxi rank.

Arrival Bus Station: Located on Marlborough Street, Bristol Bus & Coach Station has ticketing facilities, a waiting area, toilets, payphones, coffee facilities, a newspaper stand and a food outlet. It's also just a short walk away from nearby attractions and onward public transport options, plus a taxi rank.

Which coach providers travel from Cork to Bristol?

 This route is served by two providers; National Express and Eurolines. Eurolines runs one service a day, and National Express runs two. Each of the three coaches on offer per day leaves Cork at roughly 2:00 p.m. Clear signposting is provided at each coach bay to help passengers identify their correct coach.

Eurolines: Cork to Bristol

Eurolines operates one service a day and it has two stops; the first at Dublin and the second at Birmingham. The ferry crossing is handled by Irish Ferries.

National Express: Cork to Bristol

 National Express operates two services every day, both leaving at the same time. They make their first stop at Dublin. One then makes its second stop at Birmingham and the other at London Victoria, so passengers are advised to choose their coach carefully if they are planning to disembark before Bristol.

Cork to Bristol Coach: Services on Board

There are no first and second class seats on these coaches, but each provider prides itself on offering modern, clean and very comfortable coaches with plenty of legroom.

National Express and Eurolines both offer generous luggage allowances of around 30 kg per person. One to two pieces of hand luggage can be carried onboard to be stowed above the seats. Other luggage is stored under the coach in the hold - and two suitcases or equivalents are usually permitted ('equivalents' being things such as sports equipment.) A pram can be carried in the hold in addition to the luggage allowance. Further details on this are found on the carrier's websites, and with Eurolines, these terms can vary by service.

Both carriers have adjustable air vents and heating nozzles above each site, adjustable lighting and charging points for digital devices. They have toilets on board and reclining chairs with plenty of legroom. National Express offers a full in-journey entertainment package for free with TV shows and films. Eurolines offers real-time digital updates of the journey progress. 

National Express and Eurolines also have accessible services for any disabled travellers taking the bus from Cork to Bristol. Both carriers recommend calling their customer services line well in advance of travel in order to guarantee an extra staff member on hand to assist but will offer as much help as possible for late-notice requests. Most National Express coaches have a wheelchair lift at the front of their coaches. 

Pets are not allowed onboard these services, but guide dogs and service animals are given an exception and allowed to accompany their passenger. Full details of each carrier's customer services policies are detailed on their respective websites.