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 - €100 and takes 9h 19m.

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 16m and costs €70 - €110.

How far is it from County Donegal to Cork?

The distance between County Donegal and Cork is 527 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 and train which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €370 and takes 8h 47m.

Can I drive from County Donegal to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between County Donegal to Cork is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from County Donegal to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 285+ 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, train, car, 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 932 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
7h 39m
€92–118
Drive, train
cheapest
1. Drive from County Donegal to Derry-Londonderrycar
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
9h 19m
€65–97
Drive 425.1 km
1. Drive from County Donegal to Corkcar 425.1 km
5h 16m
€72–104
Taxi to Donegal Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from County Donegal to Donegal-Airport-CFNtaxi
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CFN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
5h 34m
€139–482
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
7h 41m
€90–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to ATU Galwaybus 964
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251 / ...
8h 10m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251 / ...
8h 15m
€94–132
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LDY - ORK
8h 47m
€111–366

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

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55 minAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from County Donegal to Cork.

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Distance: 526.7 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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 three other airlines fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK) 3 times a day.

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