There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Cork by train, bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Dublin to Cork is to bus, which costs 15€ - 27€ and takes 3h.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Cork is to drive which costs 28€ - 45€ and takes 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin and arriving at St. Patricks Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heuston and arriving at Cork Kent. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Dublin and Cork is 219 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Cork without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs 20€ - 30€.
The train from Heuston to Cork Kent takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin station.
Dublin to Cork train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Cork is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs 20€ - 30€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 15€ - 27€ and takes 3h.
- Distance: 219 km
- Duration: 2h 37m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Irish Rail operates a train from Heuston to Cork Kent hourly. Tickets cost 20€ - 30€ and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Dublin to St. Patricks Quay every 3 hours. Tickets cost 17€ and the journey takes 3h. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Cork Kent
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 30€
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- 20€ - 24€
- Flexible
- 26€ - 30€
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin to St. Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 (0)91 564600
- info@gobus.ie
- Website
- gobus.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Saint Patricks Quay, Saint Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- GoBus.ie
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to St. Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- info@nationaltransport.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to St. Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 21€
- Website
- Transport for Ireland
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Busáras, stop 135001 to Parnell Place, stop 255021
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at St. Patricks Quay station.
Dublin to Cork train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Cork Kent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Cork is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dublin to Cork.
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