Intercity transport · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
Dublin – Cork · 09:00
Departure Dublin – Cork at 09:00, arriving 11:41. Duration 2 h 41 min, 266 km, Mon–Sat. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 09:00Departure
- 11:41Arrival
- 2 h 41 minTravel time
- 8Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
08:00
↓ 10:38
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Ballybrophy · Templemore Station · Thurles · Limerick Junction +1
2 h 38 min266 km7 stops
09:00
↓ 11:41
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Portlaoise · Ballybrophy · Thurles · Limerick Junction +2
2 h 41 min266 km8 stops
10:00
↓ 12:32
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Portlaoise · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow
2 h 32 min266 km6 stops
11:00
↓ 13:41
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Portlaoise · Templemore Station · Thurles · Limerick Junction +2
2 h 41 min266 km8 stops
12:00
↓ 14:33
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Daily
via Portlaoise · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow
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.
- 09:00Dublin Heuston0 km
- 09:42Portlaoise82 km
- 09:57Ballybrophy107.2 km
- 10:15Thurles139.3 km
- 10:35Limerick Junction172 km
- 10:55Charleville208.2 km
- 11:11Mallow232.8 km
- 11:41Cork (Kent)266.4 km
Departure Dublin – Cork at 09:00
The bus leaves Dublin at 09:00 and reaches Cork at 11:41. The trip takes 2 h 41 min over 266 km, calling at 8 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Sat.
The operator is Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. Via Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, Thurles, Limerick Junction, Charleville — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Dublin – Cork leave?
It leaves at 09:00 and arrives at 11:41 (2 h 41 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Mon–Sat. On this page you can pick a day and see whether it runs.
Where does the bus stop on the way?
It calls at 8 stops, among them: Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, Thurles, Limerick Junction, Charleville. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Dublin – Cork?
266 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 41 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.