There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Coolock by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 13m€27–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
3h 31m€22–33Drive 256.5 km
- Drive from Cork to Coolockcar 256.5 km
2h 45m€45–66Fly from Cork Airport
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ORK - DUB
5h 38m€71–260Bus to Kerry Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
5h 9m€47–94
Cork to Coolock by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Coolock is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Coolock is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Coolock. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at St Brendan's Church via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Coolock. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Abbey St. via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Cork and Coolock is 274 km. The road distance is 256.5 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Coolock without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cork to Coolock, including transfers.
Cork to Coolock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Coolock is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €260 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Coolock, 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.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Dublin Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–310
- 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
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Coolock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Coolock is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cork to Coolock.
There are 1111+ hotels available in Coolock.