There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
3h 30m€19–35Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 34m€24–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Cork263.2 km
2h 43mDrive 263.2 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Corkcar 263.2 km
2h 43m€45–64Fly to Cork Airport
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
3h 57m€68–217Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 56m€28–50Fly to Kerry Airport, train
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain
4h 47m€43–96
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Cork Alfred St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Cork is 259 km. The road distance is 263.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €19 - €35.
The bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 3h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Cork, 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. Citylink also services this route hourly. 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
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
- 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–40
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork.
There are 347+ hotels available in Cork.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Cork. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.