There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to County Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 26m€42–59Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
3h 57m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
3h 57m€32–45Drive 259.9 km
- Drive from Dublin to County Corkcar 259.9 km
2h 44m€46–66Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 57m€77–260
Dublin to County Cork by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to County Cork is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to County Cork is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Dublin and County Cork is 276 km. The road distance is 259.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Dublin to County Cork, including transfers.
Dublin to County Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Cork is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and County 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 to County Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Dublin to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to County Cork is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Dublin to County Cork.
There are 320+ hotels available in County Cork.