The average bus between Donabate and Cork takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Donabate 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 Donabate and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donabate is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Cork at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Cork. However, there are services departing from Donabate station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Donabate to Cork bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Aston Quay station.
Donabate to Cork bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Donabate and Cork is 236 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h.