Intercity transport · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
Cork – Dublin · 05:40
Departure Cork – Dublin at 05:40, arriving 08:20. Duration 2 h 40 min, 266 km, Mon–Fri. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 05:40Departure
- 08:20Arrival
- 2 h 40 minTravel time
- 6Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
05:40
↓ 08:20
CorkDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Mallow · Charleville · Limerick Junction · Thurles
2 h 40 min266 km6 stops
06:15
↓ 08:29
CorkDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
2 h 14 min266 km2 stops
07:00
↓ 09:28
CorkDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Mallow · Limerick Junction · Thurles
2 h 28 min266 km5 stops
09:25
↓ 11:57
CorkDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Mallow · Limerick Junction · Thurles · Portlaoise
2 h 32 min266 km6 stops
10:25
↓ 12:58
CorkDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Mallow · Charleville · Limerick Junction · Templemore Station
2 h 33 min266 km6 stops
Operator
IAIarnród Éireann / Irish RailLine: Dublin - Cork
Source
Line Cork, timetable valid from 2026-09-29 to 2026-12-12. Source: Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0). Check the departure at the station before travelling — operators can change timetables.
Route
The line follows the roads the bus takes between the stops in the timetable.
Timetable by stop
Departure time from each stop for this trip.
- 05:40Cork (Kent)0 km
- 06:02Mallow33.5 km
- 06:17Charleville58.2 km
- 06:40Limerick Junction94.3 km
- 07:00Thurles127.1 km
- 08:20Dublin Heuston266.4 km
Departure Cork – Dublin at 05:40
The bus leaves Cork at 05:40 and reaches Dublin at 08:20. The trip takes 2 h 40 min over 266 km, calling at 6 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Fri.
The operator is Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. Via Mallow, Charleville, Limerick Junction, Thurles — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Cork – Dublin leave?
It leaves at 05:40 and arrives at 08:20 (2 h 40 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Mon–Fri. On this page you can pick a day and see whether it runs.
Where does the bus stop on the way?
It calls at 6 stops, among them: Mallow, Charleville, Limerick Junction, Thurles. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Cork – Dublin?
266 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 40 min.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.