There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 49m€30–41Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 1m€43–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballincollig271.2 km
2h 52mDrive 271.2 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincolligcar 271.2 km
2h 52m€46–66Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 19m€78–238Bus #2
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 49m€33–45
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Father Sexton Pk via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballincollig is 268 km. The road distance is 271.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?
Aircoach operates a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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
- €110–240
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–240
- 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 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Ballincollig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ballincollig.
There are 324+ hotels available in Ballincollig.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ballincollig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








