There are 5 ways to get from Tallaght to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 55m€24–37Line 27 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Lrd Edward Stbus 27 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 35m€24–33Drive 242.4 km
- Drive from Tallaght to Corkcar 242.4 km
2h 29m€43–62Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
4h 46m€69–259Bus
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 6m€28–37
Tallaght to Cork by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tallaght to Cork is to line 27 bus and bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tallaght to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tallaght to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tallaght Luas and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Tallaght to Cork. However, there are services departing from Tallaght and arriving at Cork via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Tallaght and Cork is 276 km. The road distance is 242.4 km.
The best way to get from Tallaght to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Tallaght to Cork, including transfers.
Tallaght to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Tallaght Luas station.
Tallaght to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Tallaght to Cork is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 27 bus and bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Tallaght, 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, you can take a bus from Tallaght Luas to Cork Alfred St via Lrd Edward St and Crampton Quay in around 4h 35m.
- 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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Tallaght Luas to Lrd Edward St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–35
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–35
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Booking & Getting There
Tallaght to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Lrd Edward St station.
Tallaght to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tallaght to Cork is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Tallaght to Cork.
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