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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dublin and County Cork takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dublin to County 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.

4h 2m
Duration
258 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
3h 58m
€32–45

Dublin to County Cork bus times

Buses run hourly between Dublin and County Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:30 PM which arrives into County Cork at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Alfred St and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.

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