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 34 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. 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 23:00h, arriving at 02:00h the following day.
Departure station and country DublinIreland
Arrival station and country CorkIreland
Travel Distance 259 km
Average Trip Duration 03h 00min
Total Departures 34
Popular Operators Aircoach
Lowest Price €13
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Dublin and Cork by bus

The shortest travel distance between Dublin and Cork is 259 km. The fastest bus which departs at 01:00 has a travel time of 03:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:00h. 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 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. This company has been rated 40 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

8.7 Aircoach

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: €13 (One-Way) or €26 (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 users' review of the bus company 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

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