Dublin to Cork Bus and Coach

Dublin to Cork Cork to Dublin

Dublin to Cork Route Overview

Dublin to Cork bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 34 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Dublin at 01:00h, arriving at Cork at 04:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 02:00h the following day.
Departure station and country DublinIreland
Arrival station and country CorkIreland
Travel Distance 161 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 00min
Total Departures 34
Popular Operators Aircoach
Lowest Price £11
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Dublin to Cork

The shortest travel distance between Dublin and Cork is 161 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 01:00 has a travel time of 03:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cork earlier, there are 4 overnight coaches from Dublin to Cork. The overnight coaches depart between 22:00 and 23:00 and arrive between 01:00 and 02:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cork:
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Bus companies operating the Dublin to Cork route

Aircoach is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 40 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

8.7 Aircoach

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Dublin or Cork coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Dublin

You can see information about the departure station and stops Dublin here

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  Cork

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cork here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £11 (One-Way) or £22 (Return).

Travel reviews for Dublin to Cork bus

Over 40 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Dublin to Cork. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Cork

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Cork, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:


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