There are 5 ways to get from Malahide to 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 46m€26–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 50m€21–29Bus via Crampton Quay
- Take the bus from St James's Terrace to Abbey St Lowerbus H2
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 47m€24–33Drive 269.2 km
- Drive from Malahide to Corkcar 269.2 km
2h 48m€48–68Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 29m€67–236
Malahide to Cork by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Cork is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Malahide to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Malahide to Cork. However, there are services departing from St James's Terrace and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Cork. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Malahide and Cork is 283 km. The road distance is 269.2 km.
The best way to get from Malahide to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Malahide to Cork, including transfers.
Malahide to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from St James's Terrace station.
Malahide to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Malahide to Cork is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Crampton Quay, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Malahide, 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, you can take a bus from St James's Terrace to Cork Alfred St via Abbey St Lower and Crampton Quay in around 4h 47m.
- 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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from St James's Terrace to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Malahide to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey St Lower station.
Malahide to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malahide to Cork is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Malahide to Cork.
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