There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 33m€33–49Bus via Cork Alfred St
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
3h 45m€30–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Dublin259.1 km
2h 38mDrive 259.1 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublincar 259.1 km
2h 38m€44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
5h 45m€37–54
Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin is to bus via Cork Alfred St which costs €29 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Bachelors Walk via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Dublin is 276 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Cork Alfred St, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 3h. Aircoach also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €26–40
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More Questions & Answers
Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Dublin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.