Intercity transport · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
Dublin – Cork · 16:00
Departure Dublin – Cork at 16:00, arriving 18:28. Duration 2 h 28 min, 266 km, Mon–Sat. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 16:00Departure
- 18:28Arrival
- 2 h 28 minTravel time
- 5Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
15:00
↓ 17:32
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Thurles · Limerick Junction · Charleville · Mallow
2 h 32 min266 km6 stops
16:00
↓ 18:28
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow
2 h 28 min266 km5 stops
17:00
↓ 19:29
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Limerick Junction · Mallow
2 h 29 min266 km4 stops
18:00
↓ 20:37
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Ballybrophy · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow
2 h 37 min266 km6 stops
19:00
↓ 21:48
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Portlaoise · Ballybrophy · Templemore Station · Thurles +3
2 h 48 min266 km9 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.
- 16:00Dublin Heuston0 km
- 17:06Thurles139.3 km
- 17:27Limerick Junction172 km
- 17:58Mallow232.8 km
- 18:28Cork (Kent)266.4 km
Departure Dublin – Cork at 16:00
The bus leaves Dublin at 16:00 and reaches Cork at 18:28. The trip takes 2 h 28 min over 266 km, calling at 5 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Sat.
The operator is Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. Via Thurles, Limerick Junction, Mallow — 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 16:00 and arrives at 18:28 (2 h 28 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 5 stops, among them: Thurles, Limerick Junction, Mallow. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Dublin – Cork?
266 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 28 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.