The average bus between Dalkey and Cobh takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalkey to Cobh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dalkey and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 2:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cobh at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dalkey to Cobh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Cobh station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Dalkey to Cobh bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dalkey to Cobh bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Dalkey and Cobh is 216.9 km. The road distance is 291 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.