The average bus between Dalkey and Cork takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dalkey to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dalkey and Cork. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Cork at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dalkey to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Book your Dalkey to Cork bus tickets online with Dublin Bus, Aircoach and Go-Ahead Ireland.
The distance between Dalkey and Cork is 221.4 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.