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Trip Overview

The average bus between University College Dublin and Cork takes 3h 44m 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.

3h 44m
Duration
254 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

University College Dublin to Cork bus times

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 10:47 PM which arrives into Cork at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at UCD Stillorgan Rd and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 42m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 27m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 27m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 27m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 42m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 27m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 27m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from University College Dublin to 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 University College Dublin to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between University College Dublin, IE-D, Ireland and 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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