There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Dundrum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 13m€25–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Dundrum TC Nbus 14
4h 4m€21–33Drive 251.6 km
- Drive from Cork to Dundrumcar 251.6 km
2h 39m€44–64Bus via Cork Andersn's Quay
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
5h 22m€29–39
Cork to Dundrum by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dundrum is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Dundrum is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Dundrum. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Dundrum TC N via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Dundrum. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dundrum via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Cork and Dundrum is 274 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Dundrum without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cork to Dundrum, including transfers.
Cork to Dundrum bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Dundrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Dundrum is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Dundrum, IE-D, 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 Dundrum TC N via Bachelors Walk and D'Olier Street in around 4h 4m.
- 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 Dundrum bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cork to Dundrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Dundrum is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cork to Dundrum.
There are 1121+ hotels available in Dundrum.