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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cork to Dublin from various bus operators like Expressway, Irish Citylink or Aircoach for the next days.
today
from $18
tomorrow
from $18
Monday
from $18
Tuesday
from $17
Wednesday
from $17
Thursday
from $17
Friday
from $17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    7:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    8:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Expressway
    6h 53m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    3:33 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    8:00 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    5:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Dublin Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Cork
    Anderson's Quay Bus Stop
    9:05 AM
    Dublin
    Red Cow
    0
    Dublin Coach
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    7:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    8:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Dublin Coach
    4h 0m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Cork
    Anderson's Quay Bus Stop
    9:05 AM
    Dublin
    Red Cow
    0
    Dublin Coach
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    9:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    8:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Expressway
    7h 0m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    8:40 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    8:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    10:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Expressway
    6h 58m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    8:38 PM
    Dublin
    Eden Quay
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    8:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    9:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Expressway
    6h 51m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    3:31 PM
    Dublin
    Eden Quay
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    8:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    9:00 PM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $17
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $20
  • Expressway
    6h 51m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    3:31 PM
    Dublin
    Eden Quay
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $23

Frequency of bus connections between Cork and Dublin

See here how frequent the connections between Cork and Dublin are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 410 daily buses from Cork to Dublin. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 305 daily coaches between Cork and Dublin.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 1250 buses from Cork to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cork and Dublin, with 40 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Dublin

Compare all providers like Expressway, Irish Citylink and Aircoach that travel 355 times every day by bus from Cork to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cork to Dublin starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 355 Ø
Distance 137.1 miles
Bus Companies Expressway, Irish Citylink, Aircoach and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Dublin

Every day, 355 buses from 4 bus companies leave Cork for Dublin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
Thursday 04/17
Friday 04/18
Saturday 04/19
$18
Sunday 04/20
$18
Monday 04/21
$19
Tuesday 04/22
$17
Wednesday 04/23
$17
Thursday 04/24
$23
Friday 04/25
$17
Saturday 04/26
$23
Sunday 04/27
$17
Monday 04/28
$17
Tuesday 04/29
$16
Wednesday 04/30
$16
Thursday 05/01
$17
Friday 05/02
$17
Saturday 05/03
$17
Sunday 05/04
$17
Monday 05/05
$17
Tuesday 05/06
$17
Wednesday 05/07
$17
Thursday 05/08
$17
Friday 05/09
$17
Saturday 05/10

The cheapest time to travel from Cork to Dublin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cork to Dublin, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Dublin. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cork to Dublin, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Cork to Dublin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Cork to Dublin are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cork to Dublin

These are the most booked bus companies between Cork to Dublin from our users.

Aircoach from Cork to Dublin

Aircoach

Here you will find the key facts about the Aircoach bus route Cork to Dublin:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 29 Ø
Found on 4/18/2025

Irish Citylink from Cork to Dublin

Irish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Irish Citylink bus route Cork to Dublin:

Cheapest Price $20
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:30 AM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 31 Ø
Found on 4/18/2025

Expressway from Cork to Dublin

Expressway

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Cork to Dublin:

Cheapest Price $23
Fastest Bus 5h 48m
Earliest Bus 7:20 AM
Last Bus 4:40 PM
Daily Connections 285 Ø
Found on 4/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cork and Dublin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cork and Dublin.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cork to Dublin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cork to Dublin? Or which bus companies serve the route Cork to Dublin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cork to Dublin bus

How much does a Cork Dublin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 3h 0m to reach Dublin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cork to Dublin?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $65. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dublin.

On average, how many connections are available from Cork to Dublin each day?

Every day, the Cork to Dublin bus route is served by approximately 355 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cork to Dublin take?

The fastest bus from Cork to Dublin is offered by Aircoach and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cork to Dublin?

The earliest bus arriving in Dublin from Cork starts at 5:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cork to Dublin?

The latest bus trip departing from Cork for Dublin starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cork Dublin route?

When traveling by bus from Cork to Dublin, passengers can travel with Expressway, Irish Citylink and Aircoach. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Cork and Dublin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway, Irish Citylink and Aircoach.

What can I take with me on the Cork to Dublin bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cork Dublin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cork Dublin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cork to Dublin on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cork to Dublin

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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