There are 5 ways to get from Louth to Cork 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 / ...
4h 51m€47–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ardee to D'Olier Streetbus 980A
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 10m€37–50Drive 302.1 km
- Drive from Louth to Corkcar 302.1 km
3h 50m€53–77Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
7h 6m€91–269Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
6h 28m€48–70
Louth to Cork by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louth to Cork is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Louth to Cork is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Louth to Cork. However, there are services departing from Louth and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Ardee and Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Louth to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Louth and Cork is 366 km. The road distance is 302.1 km.
The best way to get from Louth to Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Louth to Cork, including transfers.
Louth to Cork bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Ardee station.
Louth to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Louth to Cork is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Louth, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Louth to Cork via Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louth to Cork Alfred St via Ardee, D'Olier Street, and Aston Quay in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
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
- 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
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–280
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–280
- 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
- €13–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Ardee to D'Olier Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- 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 Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
Louth to Cork bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at D'Olier Street station.
Louth to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louth to Cork is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Louth to Cork.
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