There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 1m€26–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 3m€22–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Fota Island262.4 km
2h 50mDrive 262.4 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Islandcar 262.4 km
2h 50m€45–64Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
4h 37m€70–229Bus via IDA Carrigtwohill
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 20m€33–46
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Cork Alfred St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Fota via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Fota Island is 292 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €25 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Fota Island, 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
- 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 Fota Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fota Island.
There are 333+ hotels available in Fota Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Fota Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.