There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Cobh by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 31m€39–60Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 21m€28–35Drive 325.3 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Cobhcar 325.3 km
3h 46m€58–83Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
6h 45m€83–280Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
6h 26m€37–55
Dundalk to Cobh by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Cobh is to bus via Dublin which costs €28 - €35 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Cobh is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Spy Hill via Aston Quay and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Cobh via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Dundalk and Cobh is 373 km. The road distance is 325.3 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Dundalk to Cobh, including transfers.
Dundalk to Cobh bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Cobh is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €28 - €35 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Cobh via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Spy Hill via Cathal Brugha St, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–310
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–310
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Cobh bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Cobh is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Dundalk to Cobh.
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