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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dublin and County Cork takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 3m
Duration
258 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dublin to County Cork bus times

Buses run every 2 hours 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 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Alfred St and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 37m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 38m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 37m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 38m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 37m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 38m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 37m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 38m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 37m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 38m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 50m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 37m • 1 change
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    CitylinkBus Éireann3h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dublin to County Cork? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dublin to County Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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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