The average bus between Dundalk and Cobh takes 6h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 every 3 hours between Dundalk and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cobh at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Cathal Brugha St and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk 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 Dundalk to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Cobh station via Cathal Brugha St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Dundalk to Cobh bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Cobh bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Dundalk and Cobh is 270.1 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Spy Hill via Cathal Brugha St, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 21m.