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Cork to Dublin

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork to Dublin

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Ryanair
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Aer Lingus
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Ryanair
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3h 55m
Friday and Saturday
$36.94–$165.59
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 57m
Every day
$229.28–$585.94
Irish Rail
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Irish Rail
Website
2h 31m
Hourly
$26.75–$39.49
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
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Irish Citylink
17 Foster Street, Galway, Ireland
Air Coach
Unit 2, Airport Business Park, Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland K67 K5P7
Aircoach
Unit 2, Airport Business Park, Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland K67 K5P7
Irish Citylink
17 Foster Street, Galway, Ireland
+353 915 641 64
+353 915 641 64
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Air Coach
Unit 2, Airport Business Park, Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland K67 K5P7
+353 (0)1 844 7118 / +44 (0)28 9033 0655
+353 (0)1 844 7118 / +44 (0)28 9033 0655
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Aircoach
Unit 2, Airport Business Park, Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland K67 K5P7
+353 (0)1 844 7118 / +44 (0)28 9033 0655
+353 (0)1 844 7118 / +44 (0)28 9033 0655
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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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