The average bus between Dalkey and Cork takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Dalkey and Cork. The earliest departure is at 4:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Cork at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
The distance between Dalkey and Cork is 221.4 km. The road distance is 267 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.