There are 5 ways to get from Rathmines to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 47m€25–39Bus via Aston Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h€22–29Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
3h 58m€24–33Drive 250.1 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Corkcar 250.1 km
2h 35m€44–64Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 18m€68–264
Rathmines to Cork by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Cork is to bus via Aston Quay which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Cork. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Brrks and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmines to Cork. However, there are services departing from Charlemont and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Rathmines and Cork is 269 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Rathmines to Cork, including transfers.
Rathmines to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Rathmines to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Cork is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Rathmines, 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 35m. 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 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 Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- 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
- 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
Rathmines to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Rathmines to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Cork is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Rathmines to Cork.
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