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Cheap bus tickets and times from Dublin to Cork

Showing times and prices for May 26

Cheapest

$18

Average

$19

Fastest Journey

3 h

Average

6 h 8 m

Buses per day

159

Distance

219 km

Cheap bus tickets from Dublin to Cork start from $18 with an average ticket price of $19.

The fastest bus from Dublin to Cork takes 3h in comparison to an average duration of 6h 8m and covers a distance of 219 km.

159 buses leave Dublin for Cork every day with 61 travelling directly.

Cheapest

11:00PM3h00

Dublin

02:00AMCork

$181One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:00PM3h00

Dublin

01:00AMCork

$181One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:00AM3h00

Dublin

04:00AMCork

$181One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

08:00AM3h00

Dublin

11:00AMCork

$181One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

06:00PM3h00

Dublin

09:00PMCork

$201One-way

0 transfers

FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Cork

FAQs: Take the bus from Dublin to Cork with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Cork.

Cheap bus tickets from Dublin to Cork can start from as little as $14 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Dublin to Cork is $18 (€16); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Dublin to Cork is 3 h to travel the 135 mile (218 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from Dublin to Cork leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Dublin to Cork leaves at 11: 30 PM.

When taking a bus from Dublin to Cork, you can count on AirCoach, Infobus, Irish Citylink, European Sleeper or Expressway for the best way to get you to Cork. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service between Dublin and Cork and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from Dublin, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Dublin, Airport (T2 Arrivals Road - Zone 20), Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1 - Zone 2) and Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1 - Zone 10/11). When arriving in Cork, you can end your route in bus stations like Cork, Bus Station, Cork, Lower Glanmire Road / Summerhill North and Cork, Andersons Quay.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Dublin, Airport (T2 Arrivals Road - Zone 20), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Cork, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (626 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cork from Dublin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Dublin to Cork by bus is March.

Yes, you can take a bus between Dublin and Cork.

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Overview: Bus from Dublin to Cork

Distance	135 miles (218 km)
Average bus duration	3 h
Average bus ticket price	$18 (€16)
Direct bus	Yes
Bus companies	AirCoach, Infobus, Irish Citylink, European Sleeper or Expressway

Buses from Dublin to Cork cover the 135 miles (218 km) long journey taking on average 3 h with our travel partners like AirCoach, Infobus, Irish Citylink, European Sleeper or Expressway. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $14 (€12), but the average price of bus tickets is $18 (€16). Travelers depart most frequently from Dublin, Airport (T2 Arrivals Road - Zone 20) and arrive in Cork, Bus Station.