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Compare all timetables for the bus from Dublin to Cork

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dublin to Cork from various bus operators like Expressway, Irish Citylink or Aircoach for the next days.
today
from $18
tomorrow
from $18
Sunday
from $15
Monday
from $13
Tuesday
from $15
Wednesday
from $15
Thursday
from $15

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    3:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    4:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    9:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    11:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    7h 45m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    5:15 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    3:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    4:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $18
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    9:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    11:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    7h 45m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    5:15 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    9:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    11:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    6h 10m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    9:45 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    2:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $16
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    9:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    11:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    7h 45m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    5:15 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    10:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    9:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    11:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    6h 40m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    8:15 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    10:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    9:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    11:30 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    6h 40m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    8:15 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    10:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Aircoach
    3h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Dublin
    Aston Quay
    1:00 AM
    Cork
    St Patrick's Quay
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $15
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    9:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    11:30 AM
    Cork
    Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    5h 55m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    5:15 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $21

Frequency of bus connections between Dublin and Cork

See here how frequent the connections between Dublin and Cork are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 451 daily buses from Dublin to Cork. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 326 daily coaches between Dublin and Cork.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 1550 buses from Dublin to Cork, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Cork, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Cork

Compare all providers like Expressway, Irish Citylink and Aircoach that travel 404 times every day by bus from Dublin to Cork in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Cork starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus $13
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 404 Ø
Distance 137.1 miles
Bus Companies Expressway, Irish Citylink, Aircoach and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Cork

Every day, 404 buses from 4 bus companies leave Dublin for Cork: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/28/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
Friday 03/28
$18
Saturday 03/29
$18
Sunday 03/30
$15
Monday 03/31
$17
Tuesday 04/01
$19
Wednesday 04/02
$18
Thursday 04/03
$32
Friday 04/04
$27
Saturday 04/05
$13
Sunday 04/06
$17
Monday 04/07
$13
Tuesday 04/08
$17
Wednesday 04/09
$15
Thursday 04/10
$17
Friday 04/11
$13
Saturday 04/12
$17
Sunday 04/13
$13
Monday 04/14
$13
Tuesday 04/15
$15
Wednesday 04/16
$16
Thursday 04/17
$15
Friday 04/18
$17
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin to Cork

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin to Cork, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $13, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Cork. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Cork, with $13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Dublin to Cork

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 Dublin to Cork 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 Dublin to Cork, 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 Dublin to Cork are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dublin to Cork

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

Aircoach from Dublin to Cork

Aircoach

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

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:00 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 22 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

Expressway from Dublin to Cork

Expressway

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 5h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:25 AM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 327 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

Irish Citylink from Dublin to Cork

Irish Citylink

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

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 38 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Cork

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin to Cork

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

FAQs about the Dublin to Cork bus

How much does a Dublin Cork bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 3h 0m to reach Cork. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cork.

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

Every day, the Dublin to Cork bus route is served by approximately 404 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dublin to Cork is offered by Aircoach and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Cork?

The earliest bus arriving in Cork from Dublin starts at 12:00 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 Dublin to Cork?

The latest bus trip departing from Dublin for Cork starts at 11:30 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 Dublin Cork route?

When traveling by bus from Dublin to Cork, 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 Dublin and Cork?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin and Cork 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 Dublin to Cork 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 Dublin Cork 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 Dublin Cork 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 Dublin to Cork on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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