The average bus between Dublin Terminal 1 and Cork takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin Terminal 1 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 every 3 hours between Dublin Terminal 1 and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Terminal 1 is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St East and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Aston Quay station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Cork is 222.3 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h.