Temporary Schedule in Operation from 17 May 2020
From Sunday 17 May and until further notice, this service will operate on a reduced schedule. To view the updated timetable, click here.
- ROUTE INFORMATION
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- STOP INFORMATION
Services and Stops
The Expressway Route 40 bus service one of the fastest ways of travelling between Rosslare and Tralee. With very competitive fares, it is also one of the most convenient, with 6 services per day leaving from Rosslare and 12 from Tralee.
Departing from the Rosslare Europort at Rosslare Harbour, and with a select number of buses leaving from Waterford Bus Station and Parnell Place in Cork, the Expressway Route 40 passes through Waterford, Cork, Killarney, Kerry Airport, and Tralee General Hospital en route before arriving at Tralee bus station.
Notable stops:
Rosslare
Expressway Route 40 towards Tralee starts at Rosslare Europort.
Frequency and times vary on weekends and public holidays. Please see our timetable for specific departures and arrival times.
Waterford Bus Station
Stepping off in Waterford doesn’t mean your journey ends there – in fact, with Expressway’s extensive network of services you can access some of Ireland’s best Eastern towns and cities, or head West to Cork city.
Tralee Bus Station
The Bus Station in Tralee provides easy access to points of interest in the town including The Grand Hotel, Kerry County Museum and General Hospital Kerry.
Manor West Shopping Centre and all of Tralee’s office and industrial districts are also within easy reach.
Rosslare to Tralee Journey Time
The journey time is approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes when the bus leaves from Rosslare, 4 hours and 45 minutes from Waterford, and 2 hours and 45 minutes when departing from Cork.
For your convenience and comfort, onboard services include extra-comfortable seats, Wi-Fi access and charging points.
Rosslare to Tralee Coaches
Expressway coaches are a byword for comfort - reclining leather seats, air conditioning, sockets for charging any phones and laptops you might have, free Wi-Fi onboard, and plenty of room for any luggage you may have. Our fleet of brand new coaches will ensure your journey is Way Better.
Arriving in Tralee
Tralee Bus station is centrally located in the town, proving easy access and routes on to the town’s leisure and commercial amenities.
Staying in Tralee
Tralee is the county town of County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland and positioned at the north of the Dingle Peninsula. The largest town in County Kerry, the town is world-famous for the ‘Rose of Tralee’ competition, held annually in August since 1959.
Tralee has a range of quality hotels and guesthouses to suit all visitors. From ‘The Rose’ hotel to ‘Ballyseede Castle’ that dates back to the 1590’s, a stay in Tralee can be one of heritage and luxury, proving popular with tourists from around the world.
Things to do in Tralee
Tralee is well positioned in Co. Kerry, one of Ireland’s most beautiful heritage sites and so many pursuits involve walking, cycling and enjoying the great outdoors.
Other local amenities in the town include leisure clubs, health spas, and a range of leisure activities from bowling and swimming to museums and dance.
Tralee is also home to the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium and is home to one of Ireland’s only swimming pools with water slides for the whole family to enjoy.
Other Routes
| Service Number | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX | SO | |||||||||||||||||
| Rosslare Europort DEP. | - | - | - | 07.00 | - | 09.05 | - | - | - | 13.00 | - | - | 14.40 | - | 17.00 | - | - | 19.00 |
| Wexford (Trinity St − Centra) | - | - | - | 07.23 | - | 09.28 | - | - | - | 13.23 | - | - | 15.03 | - | 17.18 | - | - | 19.23 |
| Wexford (O’Hanrahan Station) | - | - | - | 07.25 | - | 09.30 | - | - | - | 13.25 | - | - | 15.05 | - | 17.20 | 17.25 | - | 19.25 |
| New Ross (The Quay) | - | - | - | 08.00 | - | 10.00 | - | - | - | 14.05 | - | - | 15.45 | - | 18.00 | 18.05 | - | 20.00 |
| Ferrybank (Shopping Centre) | - | - | - | 08.25 | - | 10.16 | - | - | - | 14.21 | - | - | 16.01 | - | 18.16 | 18.21 | - | 20.16 |
| Waterford (Bus Station) ARR. | - | - | - | 08.30 | - | 10.20 | - | - | - | 14.25 | - | - | 16.05 | - | 18.20 | 18.25 | - | 20.20 |
| Waterford (Bus Station) DEP. | - | - | 08.00 | 09.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | - | 17.00 | 18.00 | - | - | 19.30 | 21.00 |
| Parnell St (W.C.F.E.) | - | - | 08.05 P | 09.05 P | 10.05 P | 11.05 P | 12.05 P | 13.05 P | 14.05 P | 15.05 P | 16.05 P | - | 17.05 P | 18.05 P | - | - | 19.35 P | 21.05 P |
| W.I.T. (Opposite Main Entrance) | - | - | 08.10 P | 09.10 P | 10.10 P | 11.10 P | 12.10 P | 13.10 P | 14.10 P | 15.10 P | 16.10 P | - | 17.10 P | 18.10 P | - | - | 19.40 P | 21.10 P |
| Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic) | - | - | 08.12 | 09.12 | 10.12 | 11.12 | 12.12 | 13.12 | 14.12 | 15.12 | 16.12 | - | 17.12 | 18.12 | - | - | 19.42 | 21.12 |
| Kilmacthomas (Bridge) | - | - | 08.26 | | | | | 11.26 | | | 13.26 | | | | | | | - | 17.26 | | | - | - | 19.56 | 21.26 |
| Dungarvan (Davitts Quay Opp Pub) | - | - | 08.50 | 09.50 | 10.50 | 11.50 | 12.50 | 13.50 | 14.50 | 15.50 | 16.50 | - | 17.50 | 18.50 | - | - | 20.20 | 21.50 |
| Youghal (Dominic Collins Place) | - | - | 09.25 | 10.25 | 11.25 | 12.25 | 13.25 | 14.25 | 15.25 | 16.25 | 17.25 | - | 18.25 | 19.25 | - | - | 20.55 | 22.25 |
| Midleton (Main Street, Library) | - | - | 09.50 D | 10.50 D | 11.50 D | 12.50 D | 13.50 D | 14.50 D | 15.50 D | 16.50 D | 17.50 D | - | 18.50 D | 19.50 D | - | - | 21.20 D | 22.50 D |
| Cork (Parnell Place) ARR. | - | - | 10.15 | 11.15 | 12.15 | 13.15 | 14.15 | 15.15 | 16.15 | 17.15 | 18.15 | - | 19.15 | 20.15 | - | - | 21.45 | 23.15 |
| Service Number | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | ||||||||||||||||
| Rosslate Europort DEP. | - | 07.15 | - | - | - | - | - | 13.00 | - | - | 14.40 | - | - | 17.00 | - | 1900 |
| Wexford (Trinity St − Centra) | - | 07.38 | - | - | - | - | - | 13.23 | - | - | 15.03 | - | - | 17.18 | - | 19.23 |
| Wexford (O’Hanrahan Station) | - | 07.40 | - | - | - | - | - | 13.25 | - | - | 15.05 | - | - | 17.20 | - | 19.25 |
| New Ross (The Quay) | - | 08.20 | - | - | - | - | - | 14.05 | - | - | 15.45 | - | - | 18.00 | - | 20.05 |
| Ferrybank (Shopping Centre) | - | 08.36 | - | - | - | - | - | 14.21 | - | - | 16.01 | - | - | 18.16 | - | 20.21 |
| Waterford (Bus Station) ARR. | - | 08.40 | - | - | - | - | - | 14.25 | - | - | 16.05 | - | - | 18.20 | - | 20.25 |
| Waterford (Bus Station) DEP. | - | 09.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 | - | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | 16.00 | - | - | 17.00 | 18.00 | - | 19.30 | 21.00 |
| Parnell St (W.C.F.E.) | - | 09.05 P | 10.05 P | 11.05 P | - | 13.05 P | 14.05 P | 15.05 P | 16.05 P | - | - | 17.05 P | 18.05 P | - | 19.35 P | 21.05 P |
| W.I.T. (Opposite Main Entrance) | - | 09.10 P | 10.10 P | 11.10 P | - | 13.10 P | 14.10 P | 15.10 P | 16.10 P | - | - | 17.10 P | 18.10 P | - | 19.40 P | 21.10 P |
| Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic) | - | 09.12 | 10.12 | 11.12 | - | 13.12 | 14.12 | 15.12 | 16.12 | - | - | 17.12 | 18.12 | - | 19.42 | 21.12 |
| Kilmacthomas (Bridge) | - | | | | | 11.26 | - | 13.26 | | | | | | | - | - | 17.26 | | | - | 19.56 | 21.26 |
| Dungarvan (Davitts Quay Opp Pub) | - | 09.50 | 10.50 | 11.50 | - | 13.50 | 14.50 | 15.50 | 16.50 | - | - | 17.50 | 18.50 | - | 20.20 | 21.50 |
| Youghal (Dominic Collins Place) | - | 10.25 | 11.25 | 12.25 | - | 14.25 | 15.25 | 16.25 | 17.25 | - | - | 18.25 | 19.25 | - | 20.55 | 22.25 |
| Midleton (Main Street, Library) | - | 10.50 D | 11.50 D | 12.50 D | - | 14.50 D | 15.50 D | 16.50 D | 17.50 D | - | - | 18.50 D | 19.50 D | - | 21.20 D | 22.50 D |
| Cork (Parnell Place) ARR. | - | 11.15 | 12.15 | 13.15 | - | 15.15 | 16.15 | 17.15 | 18.15 | - | - | 19.15 | 20.15 | - | 21.45 | 23.15 |
| Service Number | 385 | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cork (Bus Station − Parnell Place) DEP. | - | - | 08.40 | 09.40 | 10.40 | 11.40 | 12.40 | 13.40 | - | 14.40 | 15.40 | 16.40 | 17.40 | 18.40 | - | - | 19.40 | 20.40 |
| Midleton (Jctn. Distillery Walk) | - | - | 09.05 P | 10.05 P | 11.05 P | 12.05 P | 13.05 P | 14.05 P | - | 15.05 P | 16.05 P | 17.05 P | 18.05 P | 19.05 R | - | - | 20.05 R | 21.05 R |
| Youghal (Post Office) | - | - | 09.30 | 10.30 | 11.30 | 12.30 | 13.30 | 14.30 | - | 15.30 | 16.30 | 17.30 | 18.30 | 19.30 | - | - | 20.30 | 21.30 |
| Dungarvan (Davitts Quay) | - | - | 10.05 | 11.05 | 12.05 | 13.05 | 14.05 | 15.05 | - | 16.05 | 17.05 | 18.05 | 19.05 | 20.05 | - | - | 21.05 | 22.05 |
| Kilmacthomas (Bridge, Eastbound) | - | - | 10.20 | | | 12.20 | | | | | 15.20 | - | | | | | 18.20 | | | 20.20 | - | | | | | | |
| Cork Road (Opposite Whitfield Clinic) | - | - | 10.43 | 11.43 | 12.43 | 13.43 | 14.43 | 15.43 | - | 16.43 | 17.43 | 18.43 | 19.43 | 20.43 | - | - | 21.43 | 22.43 |
| W.I.T. (Main Entrance) | - | - | 10.45 D | 11.45 D | 12.45 D | 13.45 D | 14.45 D | 15.45 D | - | 16.45 D | 17.45 D | 18.45 D | 19.45 D | 20.45 D | - | - | 21.45 D | 22.45 D |
| Parnell St (Bank Of Ireland) | - | - | 10.50 D | 11.50 D | 12.50 D | 13.50 D | 14.50 D | 15.50 D | - | 16.50 D | 17.50 D | 18.50 D | 19.50 D | 20.50 D | - | - | 21.50 D | 22.50 D |
| Waterford (Bus Station) ARR. | - | - | 10.55 | 11.55 | 12.55 | 13.55 | 14.55 | 15.55 | - | 16.55 | 17.55 | 18.55 | 19.55 | 20.55 | - | - | 21.55 | 22.55 |
| Waterford (Bus Station) DEP. | 07.00 | 09.00 | 11.30 | - | 13.15 | - | - | 16.30 | - | - | - | 19.30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ferrybank (The Grotto) | 07.04 | 09.04 | 11.34 | - | 13.19 | - | - | 16.34 | - | - | - | 19.34 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| New Ross (Supervalu, The Quay) | 07.20 | 09.20 | 11.50 | - | 13.35 | - | - | 16.50 | - | - | - | 19.50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wexford (O’Hanrahan Station) | 07.55 | 10.00 | 12.30 | - | 14.15 | - | - | 17.30 | 18.00 | - | - | 20.30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wexford (Trinity St − Opp Centra) | 08.00 | - | 12.32 | - | 14.17 | - | - | - | 18.05 | - | - | 20.32 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rosslare Europort ARR. | 08.20 | - | 12.55 | - | 14.40 | - | - | - | 18.30 | - | - | 20.50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Service Number | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | ||||||||||||||||
| Cork (Bus Station − Parnell Place) DEP. | - | 09.40 | 10.40 | - | 12.40 | 13.40 | - | - | 14.40 | 15.40 | 16.40 | 17.40 | 18.40 | - | 19.40 | 20.40 |
| Midleton (Jctn. Distillery Walk) | - | 10.05 P | 11.05 P | - | 13.05 P | 14.05 P | - | - | 15.05 P | 16.05 P | 17.05 P | 18.05 P | 19.05 R | - | 20.05 R | 21.05 R |
| Youghal (Post Office) | - | 10.30 | 11.30 | - | 13.30 | 14.30 | - | - | 15.30 | 16.30 | 17.30 | 18.30 | 19.30 | - | 20.30 | 21.30 |
| Dungarvan (Davitts Quay) | - | 11.05 | 12.05 | - | 14.05 | 15.05 | - | - | 16.05 | 17.05 | 18.05 | 19.05 | 20.05 | - | 21.05 | 22.05 |
| Kilmacthomas (Bridge, Eastbound) | - | | | 12.20 | - | | | 15.20 | - | - | | | | | 18.20 | | | 20.20 | - | | | | |
| Cork Road (Opposite Whitfield Clinic) | - | 11.43 | 12.43 | - | 14.43 | 15.43 | - | - | 16.43 | 17.43 | 18.43 | 19.43 | 20.43 | - | 21.43 | 22.43 |
| W.I.T. (Main Entrance) | - | 11.45 D | 12.45 D | - | 14.45 D | 15.45 D | - | - | 16.45 D | 17.45 D | 18.45 D | 19.45 D | 20.45 D | - | 21.45 D | 22.45 D |
| Parnell St (Bank Of Ireland) | - | 11.50 D | 12.50 D | - | 14.50 D | 15.50 D | - | - | 16.50 D | 17.50 D | 18.50 D | 19.50 D | 20.50 D | - | 21.50 D | 22.50 D |
| Waterford (Bus Station) ARR. | - | 11.55 | 12.55 | - | 14.55 | 15.55 | - | - | 16.55 | 17.55 | 18.55 | 19.55 | 20.55 | - | 21.55 | 22.55 |
| Waterford (Bus Station) DEP. | 07.00 | - | 13.15 | - | 15.00 | 16.30 | - | - | - | - | 19.30 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ferrybank (The Grotto) | 07.04 | - | 13.19 | - | 15.04 | 16.34 | - | - | - | - | 19.34 | - | - | - | - | - |
| New Ross (Supervalu, The Quay) | 07.20 | - | 13.35 | - | 15.20 | 16.50 | - | - | - | - | 19.50 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wexford (O’Hanrahan Station) | 07.55 | - | 14.15 | - | 15.55 | 17.30 | 17.50 | - | - | - | 20.30 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wexford (Trinity St − Opp Centra) | 08.00 | - | 14.17 | - | 15.57 | - | 17.52 | - | - | - | 20.32 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rosslare Europort ARR. | 08.20 | - | 14.40 | - | 16.25 | - | 18.20 | - | - | - | 20.50 | - | - | - | - | - |
Key:
P = Pick-up stop only.
D = Drop-off stop only.
R = Request stop.
SX = Operates Monday to Friday.
SO = Operates Saturday only.
C = Operates during College terms only.
Please Note:
Additional stops on westbound services: Rosslare Harbour (St. Patrick's Church); Tagoat (XL Stop Shop); Piercestown Cross (Drinagh Garden Centre); Wexford General Hospital (Racecourse bus stop); Ballinaboola (Topaz); Kilmeaden (Opposite Centro); Leamybrien (Crotty's Pub); Dungarvan - Village Flowers, Sexton St & The Spring (Opposite Garden Centre); (St. Mary's Church); Youghal - Upper Strand; Killeagh (Kennedy's Pub); Castlemartyr (Abernethy's Garge).
Additional stops on eastbound services: Castlemartyr (Post Office); Killeagh (01Mahony's Pub); Youghal - Upper Strand; Grange (Opposite St. Mary's Church); Dungarvan - The Spring (Garden Centre) & Sexton Street; Leamybrien (Opposite Crotty's Pub); Kilmeaden (Centro); Ballinaboola (Horse and Hound Inn); Wexford General Hospital; Piercestown Cross (Opposite Drinagh Garden Centre); Tagoat (Cushen's Bar); Kilrane (Opposite Pub); Rosslare Harbour (SuperValu).
No services on Christmas Day. Enquire about St.Stephen's Day services.
A change of coach is required at Waterford and Cork.
From Rosslare to Tralee
| Depart: |
|
Rosslare Europort Dur: 6h 45m |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity St − Centra (Wexford) | ||
| O’hanrahan Station (Wexford) | ||
| The Quay (New Ross) | ||
| Shopping Centre (Ferrybank) | ||
| Bus Station (Waterford) ARR | ||
| Bus Station (Waterford) Dep. | ||
| W.C.F.E (Parnell St) | ||
| Opposite Main Entrance (W.I.T) | ||
| Whitfield Clinic (Cork Road) | ||
| Bridge (Kilmacthomas) | ||
| Davitts Quay Opp Pub (Dungarvan) | ||
| Dominic Collins Place (Youghal) | ||
| Main Street, Library (Midleton) | ||
| Parnell Place (Cork) ARR | ||
| Parnell Place (Cork) DEP | ||
| Castlewhite Apts (Western Rd) | ||
| Wilton Centre (Bishopstown Rd) | ||
| Mills (Macroom) | ||
| Co−op (Ballymakeera) | ||
| Newsagent (Ballyvourney) | ||
| Top Garage (Glenflesk) | ||
| Bus Station (Killarney) | ||
| Rock Rd Council Office (Killarney) | ||
| Opp Aherns (Farranfore) | ||
| Kerry Airport | ||
| General Hospital (Tralee) | ||
| Arrive: |
|
Bus Station (Tralee) |
From Tralee to Rosslare
| Depart: |
|
Bus Station (Tralee) Dur: 6h 30m |
|---|---|---|
| Opp General Hospital (Tralee) | ||
| Aherns Pharmacy (Farranfore) | ||
| Rock Road Service Station (Killarney) | ||
| Bus Station (Killarney) | ||
| St Agnes Church (Glenflesk) | ||
| Mills (Ballyvourney) | ||
| Leabharlann (Ballymakeera) | ||
| Mills (Macroom) | ||
| Marymount Hospice (Curraheen Rd) | ||
| Scoil Spioraid Naoimh (Curraheen Rd) | ||
| Bishopstown Rd (Cuh) | ||
| An Óige Hostel (Western Road) | ||
| Mercy Hospital (Sheares Street) | ||
| Bus Station − Parnell Place (Cork) ARR | ||
| Bus Station − Parnell Place (Cork) DEP | ||
| Jctn. Distillery Walk (Midleton) | ||
| Post Office (Youghal) | ||
| Davitts Quay (Dungarvan) | ||
| Bridge, Eastbound (Kilmacthomas) | ||
| Opposite Whitfield Clinic (Cork Road) | ||
| Main Entrance (W.I.T.) | ||
| Bank Of Ireland (Parnell St) | ||
| Bus Station (Waterford) ARR | ||
| Bus Station (Waterford) DEP | ||
| The Grotto (Ferrybank) | ||
| Supervalu, The Quay (New Ross) | ||
| O’hanrahan Station (Wexford) | ||
| Trinity St − Opp Centra (Wexford) | ||
| Arrive: |
|
Rosslare Europort |
