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How to get fromCork to The Alex, Dublinby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to The Alex, Dublin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3h 3m
    €24–33

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    3h 16m
    €19–30

  3. Drive  251.1 km

    1. Drive from Cork to The Alex, Dublincar car 251.1 km
    2h 38m
    €45–64

  4. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    4h 36m
    €42–98

  5. Bus via Heuston Station

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    3h 24m
    €25–33

  6. Fly from Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORK - DUB
    5h 5m
    €66–264

Cork to The Alex, Dublin by train, tram, and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and The Alex, Dublin, 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.

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