There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork 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 33m€30–42Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 41m€43–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to County Cork272.3 km
2h 51mDrive 272.3 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Corkcar 272.3 km
2h 51m€46–67Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
4h 51m€78–232Bus #2
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 33m€33–46
Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and County Cork is 270 km. The road distance is 272.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and County 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. 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
- €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
- 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 County Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to County Cork.
There are 347+ hotels available in County Cork.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and County Cork. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








