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Dublin – Cork

27 departures · fastest 2 h 23 min.

  • 27departures
  • 2 h 23 minTravel time
  • 3operators

Departures

27 departures on the selected day · Today’s past departures are hidden

06:00

↓ 08:32

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri

via Thurles · Limerick Junction · Charleville · Mallow

2 h 32 min

266 km · 6 stops

06:00

↓ 10:15

DublinCork

Dublin Coach · Daily

via Red Cow Luas · Kilkenny Stn · Ormonde Road · Waterford Bus Stn +2

4 h 15 min

295 km · 8 stops

07:00

↓ 09:35

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Portlaoise · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow

2 h 35 min

266 km · 6 stops

08:00

↓ 10:38

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Ballybrophy · Templemore Station · Thurles · Limerick Junction +1

2 h 38 min

266 km · 7 stops

08:00

↓ 12:03

DublinCork

Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri

via Heuston Station · Newlands X · Cashel · Cahir +2

4 h 3 min

259 km · 8 stops

08:00

↓ 12:15

DublinCork

Dublin Coach · Daily

via Red Cow Luas · Kilkenny Stn · Ormonde Road · Waterford Bus Stn +2

4 h 15 min

295 km · 8 stops

09:00

↓ 11:41

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Portlaoise · Ballybrophy · Thurles · Limerick Junction +2

2 h 41 min

266 km · 8 stops

10:00

↓ 12:32

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Portlaoise · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow

2 h 32 min

266 km · 6 stops

10:00

↓ 14:15

DublinCork

Dublin Coach · Daily

via Red Cow Luas · Kilkenny Stn · Ormonde Road · Waterford Bus Stn +2

4 h 15 min

295 km · 8 stops

11:00

↓ 13:41

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Portlaoise · Templemore Station · Thurles · Limerick Junction +2

2 h 41 min

266 km · 8 stops

12:00

↓ 14:33

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Daily

via Portlaoise · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow

2 h 33 min

266 km · 6 stops

12:00

↓ 16:00

DublinCork

Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri

via Heuston Station · Newlands X · Cashel · Cahir +2

4 h

259 km · 8 stops

12:00

↓ 16:15

DublinCork

Dublin Coach · Daily

via Red Cow Luas · Kilkenny Stn · Ormonde Road · Waterford Bus Stn +2

4 h 15 min

295 km · 8 stops

13:00

↓ 15:33

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Portlaoise · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow

2 h 33 min

266 km · 6 stops

14:00

↓ 16:39

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Portlaoise · Ballybrophy · Thurles · Limerick Junction +1

2 h 39 min

266 km · 7 stops

14:00

↓ 18:00

DublinCork

Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri

via Heuston Station · Newlands X · Cashel · Cahir +2

4 h

259 km · 8 stops

14:00

↓ 18:15

DublinCork

Dublin Coach · Daily

via Red Cow Luas · Kilkenny Stn · Ormonde Road · Waterford Bus Stn +2

4 h 15 min

295 km · 8 stops

15:00

↓ 17:32

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Thurles · Limerick Junction · Charleville · Mallow

2 h 32 min

266 km · 6 stops

16:00

↓ 18:28

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow

2 h 28 min

266 km · 5 stops

16:00

↓ 20:15

DublinCork

Dublin Coach · Daily

via Red Cow Luas · Kilkenny Stn · Ormonde Road · Waterford Bus Stn +2

4 h 15 min

295 km · 8 stops

17:00

↓ 19:29

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Limerick Junction · Mallow

2 h 29 min

266 km · 4 stops

18:00

↓ 20:37

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Ballybrophy · Thurles · Limerick Junction · Mallow

2 h 37 min

266 km · 6 stops

18:00

↓ 21:55

DublinCork

Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri

via Heuston Station · Newlands X · Cashel · Cahir +2

3 h 55 min

259 km · 8 stops

18:00

↓ 22:15

DublinCork

Dublin Coach · Daily

via Red Cow Luas · Kilkenny Stn · Ormonde Road · Waterford Bus Stn +2

4 h 15 min

295 km · 8 stops

19:00

↓ 21:48

DublinCork

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat

via Portlaoise · Ballybrophy · Templemore Station · Thurles +3

2 h 48 min

266 km · 9 stops

Timetable Dublin – Cork

The Dublin – Cork route has 27 departures. The fastest trip takes 2 h 23 min over about 259 km. The first departure is at 06:00, the last at 21:00.

Operators: Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Dublin Coach, Bus Éireann. The list also holds departures where Dublin and Cork are intermediate stops, so lines that continue further are included.

Frequently asked questions

How many buses a day run Dublin – Cork?

There are 27 departures, but not all of them run every day — each one lists its days.

How long does Dublin – Cork take?

The fastest trip takes 2 h 23 min over about 259 km. Longer trips call at more stops.

When is the first and the last bus?

The first departure is at 06:00, the last at 21:00.

Who runs this route?

Operators: Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Dublin Coach, Bus Éireann. The operator page lists all of its lines and departures.

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.