There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Sandyford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 16m€25–36Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Phoenix Park to Maple Avenuebus 11
4h 28m€25–33Drive 254.9 km
- Drive from Cork to Sandyfordcar 254.9 km
2h 39m€45–65Fly
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ORK - DUB
5h 22m€67–247
Cork to Sandyford by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sandyford is to bus and line 11 bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Sandyford is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Sandyford. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Maple Avenue via Phoenix Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Sandyford. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Kilmacud via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Cork and Sandyford is 276 km. The road distance is 254.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Sandyford without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cork to Sandyford, including transfers.
Cork to Sandyford bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Sandyford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Sandyford is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €250 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Sandyford, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Maple Avenue via Parkgate St and Phoenix Park in around 4h 28m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–270
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Phoenix Park to Maple Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Sandyford bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Cork to Sandyford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Sandyford is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cork to Sandyford.
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