The timetable changes come into effect on Sunday
Bus Éireann buses in Cork city centre (stock)(Image: Thomas Lawrance/CorkBeo)
Bus Éireann are making changes to some of busiest bus routes in Cork city as the service promises “punctuality improvements” from this weekend. Changes to timetables for three major services will come into effect this weekend.
A new timetable will come into place for three routes in as part of punctuality improvement upgrades to Bus Éireann’s Southern Region. The three routes are:
- Route 203, Manor Farm to Parklands via St Patrick St. See the timetable here.
- Route 215, Mahon Point to Cloghroe via Blarney. See the timetable here.
- Route 220x, Ovens to Crosshaven. See the timetable here.
The alterations to the timetables, which are a result of punctuality improvements and Bus Stop changes, are effective from Sunday, December 7 2025. The 203, 215 and 220x are some of the busiest services in the city, and will only be getting busier over the Christmas season – so any sign of punctuality improvements will be very welcome for public transport users.
Meanwhile, commuters could see the first benefits of the ambitious Cork BusConnects plan in just a few months. New bus stops in previously unserviced areas, including Kerry Pike and Upper Glanmire, are on tracks to be added within the next 2-3 months.
During this period, works will also be carried out to upgrade certain existing stops, bringing more services and short waits for direct bus routes on Leeside. These upgrades aim to mprove services many city commuters – particularly for those on the Northside and suburbs including Glanmire and Ballincollig. Progress is ongoing at the new bus depot in Tivoli, which will play a crucial role in maintaining and storing a new fully electric fleet.
The Department of Transport is investing billions into Cork’s bus services with plans to increase frequency on busy routes and 24-hour services to be introduced in the coming years. The first planning applications for BusConnects Cork are due to be submitted early next year, for 24 new bus routes, 11 new sustainable transport corridors, an increase in bus services by 53%, mobile pay onboard. BusConnects Cork aims to ensure that an extra 13,000 people can reach Cork city within 30 minutes or lesss.