There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 12m€27–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 28m€19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Cobh268 km
2h 55mDrive 268 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobhcar 268 km
2h 55m€45–65Fly to Cork Airport
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
4h 44m€71–223Bus #2
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 28m€22–35Fly to Kerry Airport, train
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain
- Take the train from Mallow to Corktrain
- Take the train from Cork to Cobhtrain
5h 25m€46–101
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Spy Hill via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cobh via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Cobh is 299 km. The road distance is 268 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €27 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Cobh, 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 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
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- 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
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Cork to Cobh
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- 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
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cobh.
There are 368+ hotels available in Cobh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Cobh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.