There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 34m€24–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
3h 35m€19–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Cork (Station)262 km
2h 42mDrive 262 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station)car 262 km
2h 42m€45–64Fly to Cork Airport
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
4h 10m€68–224Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
6h 3m€27–50Fly 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€44–97
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 42m 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 (Station). 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 (Station) is 280 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station), including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Cork (Station), 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. Citylink also services this route hourly.
- 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
- €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
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Cork (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station) is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork (Station).
There are 327+ hotels available in Cork (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Cork (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.