There are 6 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 CorkIc
4h 1m€25–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
4h 4m€22–33Drive 255.4 km
- Drive from Sandyford to Cork255.4 km
2h 38m€43–62Fly to Cork Airport
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)DUB - ORK
5h 46m€77–197Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quay600
5h 57m€25–33Fly to Kerry Airport, bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)DUB - KIR
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
5h 15m€47–114
Sandyford to Cork by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandyford to Cork is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sandyford to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 38m 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 Street via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandyford to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kilmacud and arriving at Cork via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
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 4h 1m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Sandyford to Cork, including transfers.
Sandyford to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay 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 4h 1m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 5h 46m.
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 35m. 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.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- 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/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Sandyford to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred 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 38m to drive from Sandyford to Cork.
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