There are 5 ways to get from Donabate to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 16m€26–41Bus via Terminal 1 Zone 2
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 49m€24–32Drive 272.6 km
- Drive from Donabate to Corkcar 272.6 km
2h 48m€47–67Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 48m€70–229Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 49m€27–40
Donabate to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Cork is to bus via Terminal 1 Zone 2 which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Donabate to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Cork. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Swords Village and Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Cork. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Donabate and Cork is 287 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.
The best way to get from Donabate to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Donabate to Cork, including transfers.
Donabate to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Donabate to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Donabate to Cork is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Terminal 1 Zone 2, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Donabate, 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, Aircoach operates a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- 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
- €75–250
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
- 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 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Donabate to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Donabate to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Cork is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Donabate to Cork.
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