Dundalk to Cork Buses

Dundalk to Cork buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dundalk and Cork takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dundalk 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.

4h 58m
Duration: 332 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

best

Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707

5h 21m

€30–39

Dundalk to Cork bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Dundalk and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cork at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Cathal Brugha St and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:00 PM → 8:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 9:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 11:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 12:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:00 PM → 9:30 AM
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12h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundalk 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.

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Bus via Dublin

Dundalk to Cork bus times

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:00 PM → 8:30 PM

5:00 PM → 9:30 PM

6:00 PM → 11:30 PM

7:00 PM → 12:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 1:30 PM

10:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:00 AM → 3:30 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 1:30 PM

10:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:00 AM → 3:30 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 1:30 PM

10:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:00 AM → 3:30 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:30 PM

10:00 AM → 2:30 PM

12:00 PM → 4:30 PM

1:00 PM → 5:30 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:00 PM → 9:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 1:30 PM

10:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:00 AM → 3:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St

Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St

Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19

Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St

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Bus trips from Dundalk

Bus trips to Cork

Alternative transport options

7:00 PM → 12:30 AM
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9:00 PM → 9:30 AM
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