There are 5 ways to get from Sandyford to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 34m€25–39Line 11 bus, bus via Aston Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackthorn Road to Westmoreland Streetbus 11
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 30m€22–29Line 11 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Blackthorn Road to Westmoreland Streetbus 11
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 28m€24–33Drive 255.4 km
- Drive from Sandyford to Corkcar 255.4 km
2h 39m€45–65Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 58m€68–245
Sandyford to Cork by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandyford to Cork is to line 11 bus and bus via Aston Quay which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sandyford to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandyford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Blackthorn Road and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandyford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kilmacud and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Sandyford and Cork is 276 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.
The best way to get from Sandyford to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sandyford to Cork, including transfers.
Sandyford to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Blackthorn Road station.
Sandyford to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Sandyford to Cork is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €250 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Sandyford, 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, you can take a bus from Blackthorn Road to Cork Alfred St via Westmoreland Street and Crampton Quay in around 4h 28m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- 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 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Blackthorn Road to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Blackthorn Road to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Sandyford to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
Sandyford to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandyford to Cork is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Sandyford to Cork.
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