There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 by train, bus, or car
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Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Ferry Port Termnl 1 via O'Connell St Lwr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Cork and Dublin Terminal 1 is 275 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1, including transfers.
Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Dublin Terminal 1, 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 Dublin Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Dublin Terminal 1 is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1.
There are 1150+ hotels available in Dublin Terminal 1.