How to travel from Dublin to Cork, Ireland

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Cork by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Dublin and Cork is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Dublin and Cork by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Cork is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Cork, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dublin and Cork. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dublin and Cork with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 35m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dublin and Cork. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Cork. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dublin and Cork with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3hrs.

Aircoach run regular bus services between Dublin and Cork. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Cork. We recommend that you take the train to Cork Kent. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cork is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Cork. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Dublin and Cork. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Cork is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).