The average bus between Drumcondra and Cork takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra and Cork. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Cork at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at D'Olier Street and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Drumcondra to Cork. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Drumcondra to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Aston Quay station.
Drumcondra to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Cork is 221.5 km. The road distance is 250 km.
Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h.