There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Blanchardstown 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 11m€27–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
3h 37m€22–33Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Cork to Blanchardstowncar 250.2 km
2h 31m€44–63Bus via Cork Andersn's Quay
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
4h 57m€30–39
Cork to Blanchardstown by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Blanchardstown is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Blanchardstown is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Blanchardstown. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Junction 6 via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Blanchardstown. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Smithfield via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Cork and Blanchardstown is 275 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Blanchardstown without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cork to Blanchardstown, including transfers.
Cork to Blanchardstown bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Blanchardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Blanchardstown is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Blanchardstown, 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
- 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 Blanchardstown bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Blanchardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Blanchardstown is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cork to Blanchardstown.
There are 1146+ hotels available in Blanchardstown.



