There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Baldonnell by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€29–37Bus via D'Olier Street
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Kilcarberybus 13 / ...
4h 15m€29–46Drive 237.9 km
- Drive from Cork to Baldonnellcar 237.9 km
2h 23m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 600
4h 36m€37–49
Cork to Baldonnell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Baldonnell is to train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Baldonnell is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Baldonnell. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Kilcarbery via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Baldonnell. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Cork and Baldonnell is 282 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Baldonnell without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Cork to Baldonnell, including transfers.
Cork to Baldonnell bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Baldonnell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Baldonnell is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via D'Olier Street, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Baldonnell, 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, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Baldonnell via Bachelors Walk, D'Olier Street, and Kilcarbery in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Baldonnell bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Baldonnell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Baldonnell is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cork to Baldonnell.
There are 1144+ hotels available in Baldonnell.



