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Dublin to Cork

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Schedule

Dublin → Cork

17:53
Dublin (Irish)
Dublin - Cork 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 16 min
22:09
Cork (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Dublin - Cork
Start
Walk to Grand Parade, stop 908, Duration: 5 min
17:58
Grand Parade, stop 908
Duration: 16 min
18:15
Westmoreland Street, stop 319
Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
Walk to Crampton Quay, Duration: 4 min
18:30
Crampton Quay
Duration: 3 hours
21:30
Cork Lower Glamire Rd (opposite Moody Café)
Cork - Dublin Airport
Walk to Merchants Quay, Duration: 5 min
21:47
Merchants Quay
Duration: 7 min
21:55
Gurranabraher Rd Jn
Ringmahon - City - Hollyhill (Apple)
WALK, Duration: 14 min
Finish
17:58
Dublin (Irish)
Dublin - Cork 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 11 min
22:09
Cork (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Dublin - Cork
Start
Walk to Embassy of Malta, Duration: 10 min
18:08
Embassy of Malta
Duration: 16 min
18:24
Aston Quay
Salesian College - Aghards Rd - UCD
Walk to Crampton Quay, Duration: 1 min
18:30
Crampton Quay
Duration: 3 hours
21:30
Cork Lower Glamire Rd (opposite Moody Café)
Cork - Dublin Airport
Walk to Merchants Quay, Duration: 5 min
21:47
Merchants Quay
Duration: 7 min
21:55
Gurranabraher Rd Jn
Ringmahon - City - Hollyhill (Apple)
WALK, Duration: 14 min
Finish
18:15
Dublin (Irish)
Dublin - Cork 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 17 min
22:32
Cork (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Dublin - Cork
Start
Walk to Mount Street Bridge, Duration: 11 min
18:26
Mount Street Bridge
Duration: 24 min
18:51
Heuston Station
Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
Walk to Dublin Heuston, Duration: 4 min
19:00
Dublin Heuston
Duration: 2 hours 48 min
21:48
Cork Kent
InterCity
Walk to Chamber of Commerce, Duration: 8 min
22:05
Chamber of Commerce
Duration: 14 min
22:19
Western Road (Outbound)
Lotabeg - Bishopstown - Curraheen
WALK, Duration: 13 min
Finish
19:02
Dublin (Irish)
Dublin - Cork 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 5 min
23:07
Cork (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Dublin - Cork
Start
Walk to Baggot St Lower, Duration: 5 min
19:07
Baggot St Lower
Duration: 17 min
19:24
Aston Quay
Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
Walk to Crampton Quay, Duration: 51 sec
19:30
Crampton Quay
Duration: 3 hours
22:30
Cork Lower Glamire Rd (opposite Moody Café)
Cork - Dublin Airport
Walk to MacCurtain Street, Duration: 2 min
22:41
MacCurtain Street
Duration: 12 min
22:54
Western Road (Outbound)
Lotabeg - Bishopstown - Curraheen
WALK, Duration: 13 min
Finish
19:02
Dublin (Irish)
Dublin - Cork 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 5 min
23:07
Cork (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Dublin - Cork
Start
Walk to Grand Parade, stop 908, Duration: 5 min
19:07
Grand Parade, stop 908
Duration: 14 min
19:21
Westmoreland Street, stop 319
Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
Walk to Crampton Quay, Duration: 4 min
19:30
Crampton Quay
Duration: 3 hours
22:30
Cork Lower Glamire Rd (opposite Moody Café)
Cork - Dublin Airport
Walk to MacCurtain Street, Duration: 2 min
22:41
MacCurtain Street
Duration: 12 min
22:54
Western Road (Outbound)
Lotabeg - Bishopstown - Curraheen
WALK, Duration: 13 min
Finish
19:35
Dublin (Irish)
Dublin - Cork 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 1 min
23:36
Cork (Irish)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Dublin - Cork
Start
Walk to Grand Parade, stop 908, Duration: 5 min
19:40
Grand Parade, stop 908
Duration: 12 min
19:52
Westmoreland Street, stop 319
Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
Walk to Aston Quay, Duration: 3 min
20:00
Aston Quay
Duration: 3 hours
23:00
Cork Lower Glamire Rd (opposite Moody Café)
Air Coach: Dublin - Dublin Airport
Walk to Merchants Quay, Duration: 5 min
23:15
Merchants Quay
Duration: 7 min
23:22
Gurranabraher Rd Jn
Ringmahon - City - Hollyhill (Apple)
WALK, Duration: 14 min
Finish

Two ways to Travel from Dublin to Cork

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Cheapest
By car (254 km)
2 h 33 min
254 km.
from $13
Other
Rideshare
2 h 33 min
254 km.
from $9.66

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.94–$165.59

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.28–$585.94

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$39.49

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.20–$33.12

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$35.67

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$33.12

Dublin Coach

Phone:
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email:
Website:
dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cork is to bus which costs $16.30 - $30.43 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Cork?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aston Quay and arriving at Cork Alfred Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Cork?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Dublin to Cork?

The distance between Dublin and Cork is 265 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.

How do I travel from Dublin to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Cork without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cork?

The train from Dublin Heuston to Cork takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Cork bus from?

Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Cork train from?

Dublin to Cork train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Dublin Heuston station.

Train, bus or fly from Dublin to Cork?

The best way to get from Dublin to Cork is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $30.43 and takes 3h, you could also fly, which costs $45.65 - $152.17 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Dublin to Cork bus arrive?

Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Dublin to Cork train arrive?

Dublin to Cork train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Cork station.

Can I drive from Dublin to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Cork is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dublin to Cork.

Which airlines fly from Dublin Airport Airport to Cork Airport Airport?

Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer flights from Dublin Airport Airport to Cork Airport Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dublin to Cork?

Book your Dublin to Cork bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 238+ hotels available in Cork. Prices start at $68.92 per night.
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