Which bus from Cork to Dublin is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Cork to Dublin. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Expressway, Irish Citylink or Aircoach. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 13:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 16:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 31/07/2025 13:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 31/07/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 14:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 17:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 31/07/2025 14:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 05:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 08:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 31/07/2025 05:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 31/07/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 06:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 09:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 31/07/2025 06:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 31/07/2025 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Expressway | 6h 48m | 15:40 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 22:28 | Dublin | Eden Quay | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 31/07/2025 15:40:00 to Eden Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 31/07/2025 22:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 48m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 05:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 08:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 01/08/2025 05:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 01/08/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 06:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 09:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 01/08/2025 06:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 01/08/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 05:30 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 08:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 01/08/2025 05:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 01/08/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 06:30 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 09:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 01/08/2025 06:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 01/08/2025 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Expressway | 6h 58m | 13:40 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 20:38 | Dublin | Eden Quay | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 01/08/2025 13:40:00 to Eden Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 01/08/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 14:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 17:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 02/08/2025 14:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 02/08/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 15:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 18:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 02/08/2025 15:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 02/08/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 05:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 08:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 02/08/2025 05:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 02/08/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 06:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 09:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 02/08/2025 06:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 02/08/2025 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Expressway | 7h 0m | 13:40 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 20:40 | Dublin | Busáras | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 02/08/2025 13:40:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 02/08/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 05:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 08:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 03/08/2025 05:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/08/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 06:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 09:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 03/08/2025 06:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/08/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 05:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 08:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 03/08/2025 05:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/08/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 06:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 09:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 03/08/2025 06:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/08/2025 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Expressway | 6h 48m | 15:40 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 22:28 | Dublin | Eden Quay | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 03/08/2025 15:40:00 to Eden Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/08/2025 22:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 48m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 05:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 08:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 04/08/2025 05:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/08/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 06:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 09:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 04/08/2025 06:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/08/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 05:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 08:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 04/08/2025 05:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/08/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 06:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 09:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 04/08/2025 06:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/08/2025 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Expressway | 7h 0m | 13:40 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 20:40 | Dublin | Busáras | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 04/08/2025 13:40:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/08/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 05:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 08:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 05/08/2025 05:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/08/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 09:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 12:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 05/08/2025 09:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/08/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 05:30 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 08:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 05/08/2025 05:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/08/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 06:30 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 09:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 05/08/2025 06:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/08/2025 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Expressway | 6h 58m | 13:40 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 20:38 | Dublin | Eden Quay | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 05/08/2025 13:40:00 to Eden Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/08/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 05:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 08:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 06/08/2025 05:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/08/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Aircoach | 3h 0m | 07:00 | Cork | St Patrick's Quay | 10:00 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 06/08/2025 07:00:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/08/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 05:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 08:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 06/08/2025 05:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/08/2025 08:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 06:30 | Cork | Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop | 09:30 | Dublin | Batchelors Walk | Basic | £16 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 06/08/2025 06:30:00 to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/08/2025 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Expressway | 6h 58m | 13:40 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | 20:38 | Dublin | Eden Quay | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 06/08/2025 13:40:00 to Eden Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/08/2025 20:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
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What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cork and Dublin?
All facts for Cork to Dublin bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Expressway, Irish Citylink and Aircoach that travel daily 315 times by bus from Cork to Dublin in one click. Book your Cork to Dublin bus ticket starting from £16!
Cheapest Bus | £16 |
Fastest Bus | 3h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 05:00 |
Latest Coach | 23:00 |
Daily Bus Connections | 315 Ø |
Distance | 220.6 km |
Coach Companies | Expressway, Irish Citylink, Aircoach and Dublin Coach |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cork to Dublin?
Every day, 315 buses from 4 coach companies leave Cork for Dublin. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 31/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Cork to Dublin
How to save money travelling from Cork to Dublin
Book the ticket from Cork to Dublin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cork to Dublin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cork to Dublin are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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Aircoach from Cork to Dublin
Here you will find the key facts about the Aircoach bus route Cork to Dublin:
Cheapest Price | £16 |
Fastest Coach | 3h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 05:00 |
Last Coach | 23:00 |
Daily Connections | 30 Ø |
Found on | 31/07/2025 |
Irish Citylink from Cork to Dublin
Here you will find the key facts about the Irish Citylink bus route Cork to Dublin:
Cheapest Price | £16 |
Fastest Coach | 3h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 05:30 |
Last Coach | 18:30 |
Daily Connections | 32 Ø |
Found on | 31/07/2025 |
Expressway from Cork to Dublin
Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Cork to Dublin:
Cheapest Price | £18 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 48m |
Earliest Coach | 07:25 |
Last Coach | 16:40 |
Daily Connections | 244 Ø |
Found on | 31/07/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Cork and Dublin
Here is a map with all coach stations in Cork and Dublin. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cork to Dublin
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cork to Dublin
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