Dublin to Cork

Dublin to Cork

Dublin
Cork
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Dublin to Cork Destination Reviews

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Solange
Seats a little tight and no way to select a seat but overal great trip
Dublin to Cork, Bus Single, AirCoach, Sep 4, 2026
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Ana R
I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THW WEB AND DOUBLED MY RESERVATION.
Dublin to Cork, Bus Standard AC, Irish Citylink (Irish Citylink), Aug 12, 2025
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Anonymous
On time. Comfortable.
Dublin to Cork, Bus Standard AC, AirCoach, Oct 7, 2024
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Anonymous
The service is 5 star. But.. The service itself is 5 star. But Aircoach T&C's is senseless. While buying online, something went wrong and after I clicked 'PAY' it threw a message "Gateway timeout" and the page froze. So I decided to refresh and try again.. How wrong was I. The second attempt worked well. It said "confirmation email was sent". Checked my email, and "what.? The service itself is 5 star. But Aircoach T&C's is senseless. While buying online, something went wrong and after I clicked 'PAY' it threw a message "Gateway timeout" and the page froze. So I decided to refresh and try again.. How wrong was I. The second attempt worked well. It said "confirmation email was sent". Checked my email, and "what.?
Dublin to Cork, Bus Standard AC, AirCoach, Oct 16, 2023
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Anonymous
To both Dublin Airport and back home to Cork were both fantastic trips. The drivers on both trips were most helpful especially when there was a delay from the airport to Cork I would definitely use the service again. There really wasn't anything.
Dublin to Cork, Bus Standard AC, AirCoach, Jul 21, 2023
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Anonymous
Punctuality!! Value for money!! Too much and too low aircondition; it was freezing!
Dublin to Cork, Bus Standard AC, AirCoach, May 14, 2023
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Nicolae
One of the best search for bus travel. I’m very happy with this website it suits me very good and i have options for payment too… the best one.
Dublin to Cork, Bus Standard AC, AirCoach, Feb 23, 2023
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Dublin to Cork Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+2h 52m
$611.12
Bus
AirCoach
Standard AC
00:25
04:00
$23.19
Bus
Irish Citylink
Standard AC
01:00
04:00
$23.53
  5.0
Flight
KLM
Economy
05:40
14:40
$508.75
Bus
Irish Citylink
Standard AC
06:00
09:30
$23.53
  5.0
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
06:20
13:15
$59.63
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
06:37
13:15
$59.63
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
06:53
13:15
$59.63
Flight
Aer Lingus
Economy
07:10
16:35
$2,536.52
Bus
AirCoach
Standard AC
07:30
11:00
$23.19
Bus
Irish Citylink
Standard AC
08:00
11:30
$23.53
  5.0
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
08:25
17:15
$59.63
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
08:41
17:15
$59.63
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
09:00
15:15
$45.83
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
09:30
15:15
$38.65
Flight
Aer Lingus
Economy
09:50
16:45
$232.48
Flight
Aer Lingus
Economy
10:20
11:20
$201.09
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
10:37
17:15
$59.63
Bus
Expressway
Standard AC
10:53
17:15
$59.63
Flight
Aer Lingus
Economy
11:10
19:50
$301.45

How to get from Dublin to Cork

Travelling between Dublin and Cork is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 99.60 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 22.71.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cork?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 15 hours to travel between Dublin and Cork depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Dublin and Cork. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 28m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h to reach Cork.

How much does it cost to get from Dublin to Cork?

Travelling between Dublin and Cork can be as cheap as USD 22.71 if you opt for a Irish Citylink bus and as expensive as USD 99.60 if you buy a Expressway Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dublin and Cork ?

  • 49 from Dublin to Cork starting from 06:00 Dublin Heuston Central until 21:00 Dublin Heuston Central
  • 33 from Dublin to Cork starting from 01:00 Dublin Airport Arrival T1 until 23:30 Dublin Bachelors Walk

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dublin to Cork.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Dublin to Cork overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Dublin and Cork

Expressway, Irish Citylink

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Dublin and Cork

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Dublin to Cork?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 68% opted for a bus
  • 32% took a train

Transportation from Dublin to Cork

Facts about the transport from Dublin to Cork

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport2h 28m
Earliest Departure1:00 午前
Latest Departure11:30 午後
Departures per day82
Distance124 kilometers
Transport CompaniesExpressway, Irish Citylink, Irish Rail