There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street707
4h 27m€24–33Bus via Tritonville Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
5h 4m€22–29Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
4h 49m€25–38Drive 256.9 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork256.9 km
2h 46m€44–64
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is to bus via Tritonville Road which costs €21 - €29 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1 and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Cork is 255 km. The road distance is 256.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- +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/
- 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/
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