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Dublin Airport to Cork Bus Schedule
Bus from Dublin Airport to Cork: Journey Information
There are 46 intercity buses per day from Dublin Airport to Cork. Traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Cork usually takes around 3 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 3 hours,
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $37.36 |
| Trips per day | 46 |
| Most frequent service | AirCoach |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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How much is a bus ticket from Dublin Airport to Cork?
Bus tickets for a trip from Dublin Airport to Cork cost $37.63 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
Average bus ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Cork by month
Taking the bus from Dublin Airport to Cork is usually cheapest in February, when the average ticket price is only $31. If you're planning to take the bus from Dublin Airport to Cork during September, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $35. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 14 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $1.09 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Dublin Airport to Cork?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Dublin Airport to Cork that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, AirCoach usually offers more choice, with 33 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirCoach | 33 | 3h 34m | $38.39 |
| Irish Citylink | 13 | 3h 29m | $37.68 |
AirCoach is a popular Irish bus company that transports approximately two million passengers annually across its six main routes. With high-frequency services, AirCoach offers convenient transportation to popular destinations such as Cork, Galway, and Belfast. Most of their services originate or terminate in Dublin, with stops at Dublin Airport terminals. AirCoach's modern fleet provides passenger comfort with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. The coaches also offer comfortable seating, onboard restrooms (on certain routes), and passenger baggage allowance.
Book Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Cork from $37. There are 13 Irish Citylink schedules from Dublin Airport to Cork and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Cork. In Dublin Airport, Irish Citylink departs to Cork from Dublin Airport and no other station. In Cork, Irish Citylink arrives at Cork Lower Glanmire Rd and no other station.
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Cork takes 3 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Cork in 3 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 12 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Cork.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Cork
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 228 kilometers from Dublin Airport to Cork. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Dublin Airport to Cork for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Dublin Airport to Cork, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 46 scheduled buses that travel from Dublin Airport to Cork every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Dublin Airport to Cork without transferring.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Dublin Airport?
Main departure station: Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road
Buses to Cork leave from 3 stations in Dublin Airport.
All bus stations in Dublin Airport:
Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road
Dublin Airport T1
Dublin Airport
Where does the bus arrive in Cork?
Main arrival station: Cork Lower Glanmire Rd
All buses from Dublin Airport arrive at one main station in Cork.
Bus stations in Cork:
Cork Lower Glanmire Rd
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