There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 36m€38–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 19m€22–29Bus via Tritonville Road
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 13m€37–48Drive 256.7 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar 256.7 km
2h 47m€45–65Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 53m€81–263
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tritonville Road and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Cork is 277 km. The road distance is 256.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Tritonville Road, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork.
There are 320+ hotels available in Cork.