Intercity transport · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
Dublin – Cork · 21:00
Departure Dublin – Cork at 21:00, arriving 23:39. Duration 2 h 39 min, 266 km, Mon–Fri. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 21:00Departure
- 23:39Arrival
- 2 h 39 minTravel time
- 7Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
06:00
↓ 08:32
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Thurles · Limerick Junction · Charleville · Mallow
2 h 32 min266 km6 stops
07:00
↓ 09:35
DublinCork
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Portlaoise · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow
2 h 35 min266 km6 stops
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
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.
- 21:00Dublin Heuston0 km
- 21:42Portlaoise82 km
- 21:57Ballybrophy107.2 km
- 22:14Thurles139.3 km
- 22:35Limerick Junction172 km
- 23:07Mallow232.8 km
- 23:39Cork (Kent)266.4 km
Departure Dublin – Cork at 21:00
The bus leaves Dublin at 21:00 and reaches Cork at 23:39. The trip takes 2 h 39 min over 266 km, calling at 7 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Fri.
The operator is Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. Via Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, 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 21:00 and arrives at 23:39 (2 h 39 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 7 stops, among them: Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, 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 39 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.