Dublin to Cork Bus

Dublin to Cork Cork to Dublin

Dublin to Cork Route Summary

Dublin to Cork bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 38 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Dublin bus station at 01:00h, arriving at Cork bus station at 04:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 02:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Dublin, Ireland
Arrival station and country Cork, Ireland
Travel Distance 161 mi
Average Trip Duration 04h 57min
Total Departures 38
Popular Operators Irish Citylink, Aircoach
Lowest Price $21
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Dublin and Cork by bus

The shortest travel distance between Dublin and Cork is 161 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 01:00 has a travel time of 03:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:55h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cork earlier, there are 4 night buses from Dublin to Cork. The overnight buses depart between 21:30 and 23:30 and arrive between 00:30 and 02:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cork:

Bus companies operating the Dublin to Cork route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

8.5 Aircoach
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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Dublin or Cork bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check 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

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $21 (One-Way) or $42 (Return).

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