What is the cheapest way to get from County Donegal to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from County Donegal to Cork is to drive and train which costs €65 - €110 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Donegal to Cork?

The fastest way to get from County Donegal to Cork is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €110.

How far is it from County Donegal to Cork?

The distance between County Donegal and Cork is 509 km. The road distance is 425.1 km.

How do I travel from County Donegal to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from County Donegal to Cork without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 41m and costs €90 - €130.

How long does it take to get from County Donegal to Cork?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from County Donegal to Cork, including transfers.

Bus or fly from County Donegal to Cork?

The best way to get from County Donegal to Cork is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 41m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €390 and takes 8h 52m.

Can I drive from County Donegal to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between County Donegal to Cork is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from County Donegal to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 278+ hotels available in Cork.

County Donegal to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from County Donegal to Cork by bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1932
2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
7h 41m
€92–127
Drive, train
cheapest
1. Drive from County Donegal to Derry-Londonderry
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central0
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
9h 14m
€69–103
Drive 425.1 km
1. Drive from County Donegal to Cork425.1 km
5h 15m
€71–103
Taxi to Donegal Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from County Donegal to Donegal-Airport-CFN
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CFN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
5h 36m
€139–472
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16932 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
7h 41m
€92–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to ATU Galway964
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quay251 / ...
8h 10m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Galway Ceannt Station64
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quay251 / ...
8h 15m
€94–132
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)LDY - ORK
8h 52m
€116–386

Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from County Donegal to Cork.

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Distance: 509.3 km
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between County Donegal, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from County Donegal to Cork Alfred Street via Letterkenny Bus Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, and Aston Quay in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, Loganair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK) 3 times a day.

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