There are 5 ways to get from Dún Laoghaire to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 41m€25–40Bus via Tara Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 10m€21–30Drive 261.3 km
- Drive from Dún Laoghaire to Corkcar 261.3 km
2h 46m€44–64Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 52m€68–237Bus
- Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire Stn to Westmoreland Streetbus E2
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 40m€22–29
Dún Laoghaire to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Cork is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dún Laoghaire to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Dún Laoghaire to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Dún Laoghaire and Cork is 278 km. The road distance is 261.3 km.
The best way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Dún Laoghaire to Cork, including transfers.
Dún Laoghaire to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dún Laoghaire to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Cork is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Tara Street, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Dún Laoghaire, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- 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 Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Dun Laoghaire Stn to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
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More Questions & Answers
Dún Laoghaire to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dún Laoghaire to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dún Laoghaire to Cork is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dún Laoghaire to Cork.
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