The average bus between Dalkey and Cork takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dalkey to Cork. 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 hourly between Dalkey and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Dun Laoghaire SC and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dalkey to Cork? 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 Cork. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Cork station via Westmoreland Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Dun Laoghaire SC station.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Book your Dalkey to Cork bus tickets online with Go-Ahead Ireland, Dublin Bus and Citylink.
The distance between Dalkey and Cork is 221.4 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a bus from Hyde Road to Cork Alfred St via Dun Laoghaire SC, Westmoreland Street, and Crampton Quay in around 5h 1m.