There are 5 ways to get from Dalkey to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 47m€26–41Bus via Aston Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire SC to Westmoreland Streetbus E2 / ...
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
5h 3m€25–32Bus
- Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire SC to Westmoreland Streetbus E2 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 1m€27–36Drive 262.6 km
- Drive from Dalkey to Corkcar 262.6 km
2h 47m€47–68Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 40m€69–267
Dalkey to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalkey to Cork is to bus via Aston Quay which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dalkey to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Cork. However, there are services departing from Hyde Road and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Dun Laoghaire SC and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalkey to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
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 3h 47m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Dalkey to Cork, including transfers.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Dun Laoghaire SC 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 3h 47m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 5h 40m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hyde Road to Cork Alfred St via Dun Laoghaire SC, Westmoreland Street, and Crampton Quay in around 5h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–410
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–410
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Dun Laoghaire SC to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Dun Laoghaire SC to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland 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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