Cork to Bristol by bus
Bristol lies 408 km (253 mi) east of Cork, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 498 km (309 mi) of road.
| Cork | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 224,004 | 479,024 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
What changes when you arrive in Bristol
Crossing from Ireland into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Cork to Bristol
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Staying in Bristol
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 523 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (252), and 13 are five-star. Across 244 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 250,336 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bristol from Cork?
408 km (253 mi) in a straight line, east of Cork; by road roughly 498 km (309 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cork to Bristol by bus?
About 7 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cork and Bristol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bristol?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Bristol?
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.