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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Cork by train, bus, car or plane

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Train  •  2h 37m

  1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork InterCity / ...

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Bus  •  3h

  1. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Lower Glanmire Rd 704x / ...

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Drive  •  2h 31m

  1. Drive from Dublin to Cork 252.9 km

Fly  •  5h 9m

  1. Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cork (ORK) DUB - ORK

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 Dublin Heuston and arrives in Cork. Typically 138 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

138 Weekly Trains
2h 37m Average Duration
€22 Cheapest Price
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The cost-effective way to get from Dublin to Cork is to bus, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h.

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The quickest way to get from Dublin to Cork is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 31m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aston Quay and arriving at Lower Glanmire Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

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The distance between Dublin and Cork is 219 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Cork without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €22 - €35.

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The train from Dublin Heuston to Cork takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.

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Dublin to Cork train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Dublin Heuston station.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Cork is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €190 and takes 5h 9m.

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Cork.
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  • Distance: 219 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

Irish Rail operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22 - €35 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Lower Glanmire Rd hourly. Tickets cost €19 - €27 and the journey takes 3h. Three other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
4h 12m
When
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Luton
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Birmingham
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Liverpool
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Monday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via East Midlands
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Manchester
Ave. Duration
6h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Valencia
Ave. Duration
6h 45m
When
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Poznan
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Girona
Ave. Duration
7h 30m
When
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€30 - €180
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
3h 53m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€210 - €650
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€330 - €1100
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
7h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€310 - €1100
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€430 - €1000
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Dublin to Cork via Zurich
Ave. Duration
5h 20m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€140 - €490
Train operators
Bus operators
Aircoach
GoBus
Phone
+353091 564600
Email
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
Estimated price
€17 - €22
Website
https://gobus.ie/
Dublin Coach
Phone
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email
info@dublincoach.ie
Website
dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Andersons Quay
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€19 - €27
Website
https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus Éireann
Phone
+353 1 836 6111
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Parnell Place
Ave. Duration
3h 57m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€19 - €25
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/

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There is no direct flight from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.

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Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Lower Glanmire Rd station.

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Dublin to Cork train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Cork station.

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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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Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Air France and four other airlines offer flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport.

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There are 166+ hotels available in Cork. Prices start at €87 per night.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to bus which takes 13 min and costs €5 - €11.

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