Next departures

Next departures for Cork to Dublin on September 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Aircoach
Cork Lower Glanmire Road, near Leisureplex
Dublin City Centre (Bachelor’s Walk)Cheapest
Aircoach
Cork Lower Glanmire Road, near Leisureplex
Dublin Airport (DUB)Fastest
Aircoach
Cork Lower Glanmire Road, near Leisureplex
Dublin Airport (DUB)No tags
Expressway
Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
Dublin BusarasNo tags
Irish Citylink
Cork Lower Glanmire Rd
Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1No tags

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Bus Cork to Dublin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses138
Earliest bus departure12:01am
Distance220 km
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Cork to Dublin Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Cork to Dublin is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Cork to Dublin from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cork to Dublin, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cork - Dublin

  1. What is the travel distance from Cork to Dublin?

    The distance covered from Cork to Dublin is 218 km (135 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cork to Dublin?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cork Airport, in Cork, and end it at Dublin Airport, in Dublin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-25
US$24
09-26
US$24
Today
US$22
09-28
US$22
09-29
US$22
09-30
US$22
10-01
US$22
10-02
US$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cork to Dublin was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of US$22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cork to Dublin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$82 for a bus ticket from Cork to Dublin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$22 which is on 2025-10-02.

Usually Expressway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cork to Dublin.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cork to Dublin, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cork to Dublin that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cork to Dublin while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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