There are 5 ways to get from RDS Arena to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 33m€25–39Bus via Donnybrook
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 23m€22–29Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 5m€24–33Drive 252.6 km
- Drive from RDS Arena to Corkcar 252.6 km
2h 39m€45–65Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 17m€73–265
RDS Arena to Cork by foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Cork is to bus via Donnybrook which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from RDS Arena to Cork. However, there are services departing from RDS Ballsbridge and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from RDS Arena to Cork. However, there are services departing from Sandymount and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between RDS Arena and Cork is 272 km. The road distance is 252.6 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from RDS Arena to Cork, including transfers.
RDS Arena to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
RDS Arena to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Cork is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €270 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, 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 33m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–410
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–410
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
RDS Arena to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
RDS Arena to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between RDS Arena to Cork is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from RDS Arena to Cork.
Book your RDS Arena to Cork bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 311+ hotels available in Cork.