There are 4 ways to get from Dalkey to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
4h 12m€26–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
4h 19m€19–26Drive 262.6 km
- Drive from Dalkey to Corkcar 262.6 km
2h 47m€45–65Bus via Crampton Quay
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
4h 28m€24–34
Dalkey to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalkey to Cork is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dalkey to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalkey to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Cork via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Dalkey and Cork is 281 km. The road distance is 262.6 km.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dalkey to Cork, including transfers.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.
Dalkey to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Cork is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Dalkey, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
Dalkey to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalkey to Cork is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Dalkey to Cork.
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