There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Cork by train, bus, car or plane
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Dublin to Cork by train
The train journey time between Dublin and Cork is around 2h 37m and covers a distance of around 265 km. Operated by Irish Rail, the Dublin to Cork train service departs from Heuston and arrives in Cork Kent. Typically 148 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Dublin to Cork is to bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 3h.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Cork is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Temple Bar, Aston Quay and arriving at Cork, Lower Glanmire Road. 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 Temple Bar, Aston Quay 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 €16 - €27 and takes 3h, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €180 and takes 5h 1m.
- 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 Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Cork, Lower Glanmire Road hourly. Tickets cost €17 and the journey takes 3h. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Reus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €500
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €500
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €750
- 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 Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 (0)91 564600
- info@gobus.ie
- Website
- gobus.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
- 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 Cork, Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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
There is no direct flight from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.
Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork, Lower Glanmire Road 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.
Air France, KLM, Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport.
There are 75+ hotels available in Cork. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to line 703 bus which takes 13 min and costs €7 - €10.