There are 5 ways to get from Drogheda to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 17m€33–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 52m€28–35Drive 287.1 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Corkcar 287.1 km
3h 15m€50–71Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 44m€77–231Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Mary's Hospital to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 36m€36–52
Drogheda to Cork by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Cork is to bus which costs €28 - €35 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Cork. However, there are services departing from George's Street and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Cork. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Drogheda and Cork is 319 km. The road distance is 287.1 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Drogheda to Cork, including transfers.
Drogheda to Cork bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from George's Street station.
Drogheda to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Cork is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €35 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George's Street to Cork Alfred St via Cathal Brugha St and Aston Quay in around 4h 52m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangars
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from St Mary's Hospital to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Cork bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Drogheda to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Cork is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Drogheda to Cork.
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