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Three ways to Travel from Cork to Dublin

Composite routes from Cork to Dublin

Cheapest
2 h 34 min
Car
254 km.
from $13
Other
3 h
Bus
219 km.
from €20
2 h 34 min
Rideshare
254 km.
from $9.66

Navigate from Cork to Dublin

Continue onto Sunday's Well Road
1 km 176 m
Turn right onto Griffith Bridge
46 m
Turn left onto Kyrl's Quay
1 km 631 m
Turn right onto Parnell Road
3 km 732 m
Keep left onto Sussex Terrace
281 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$36.94–$165.59

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.28–$585.94

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Cork to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$39.49

Bus operators

Aircoach

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

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$35.67

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$33.12

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Bachelors Walk. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cork and arriving at Dublin Heuston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cork to Dublin?

The distance between Cork and Dublin is 265 km. The road distance is 253 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

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

The train from Cork to Dublin Heuston takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cork to Dublin bus from?

Cork to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Dublin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Dublin?

The best way to get from Cork to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 31m 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 Cork to Dublin bus arrive?

Cork to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

Where does the Cork to Dublin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cork to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Dublin is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cork to Dublin.

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

Book your Cork to Dublin bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Dublin. Prices start at $62.57 per night.
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