There are 5 ways to get from Drogheda to County Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 43m€52–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h 49m€40–54Drive 296.2 km
- Drive from Drogheda to County Corkcar 296.2 km
3h 23m€52–75Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
6h 25m€87–266Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Mary's Hospital to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 26m€43–59
Drogheda to County Cork by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to County Cork is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to County Cork is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to County Cork. However, there are services departing from George's Street and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via Crampton Quay and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Drogheda and County Cork is 330 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to County Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Drogheda to County Cork, including transfers.
Drogheda to County Cork bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from George's Street station.
Drogheda to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to County Cork is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Blarney East via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George's Street to Saint Ann's Road via Cathal Brugha St, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and St Patrick's Street in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- 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
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
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Booking & Getting There
Drogheda to County Cork bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Drogheda to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to County Cork is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Drogheda to County Cork.
There are 317+ hotels available in County Cork.



