The average bus between University College Dublin and Cork takes 3h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from University College Dublin 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 University College Dublin and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from University College Dublin is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cork at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at UCD Stillorgan Rd and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from University College Dublin to Cork. However, there are services departing from University College Dublin station and arriving at Cork station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
University College Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Crampton Quay station.
University College Dublin to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between University College Dublin and Cork is 218.3 km. The road distance is 254 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.