There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork by bus, train, or car
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 Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 19m€22–29Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 22m€25–38Drive 256.7 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar 256.7 km
2h 47m€45–65Bus via Tritonville Road
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
5h€24–33
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 Ferry Port Termnl 1 and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
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 4h 22m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Cork is 255 km. The road distance is 256.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €21 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston 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 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €21 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Aircoach operates a bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- 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 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, 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.