There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
3h 31m€22–38Bus
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
3h 43m€22–33Drive 250.8 km
- Drive from Dublin to Corkcar 250.8 km
2h 36m€43–62Bus via Grand Parade
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5h 24m€25–33
Ireland to Cork by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cork is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Cork. However, there are services departing from Mespil Hotel and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Ireland and Cork is 268 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.
The best way to get from Ireland to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Ireland to Cork, including transfers.
Ireland to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.
The best way to get from Ireland to Cork is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 43m.
Ireland to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Cork is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Ireland to Cork.
What companies run services between Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h. Citylink also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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