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Dublin Airport to Cork Coach Timetable
Coach from Dublin Airport to Cork: Journey Information
There are 46 intercity coaches per day from Dublin Airport to Cork. Traveling by coach from Dublin Airport to Cork usually takes around 3 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink coach can make the trip in 3 hours,
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
| Cheapest price | RON 117.08 |
| Trips per day | 46 |
| Most frequent service | AirCoach |
| Coach lines | 2 |
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How much is a coach ticket from Dublin Airport to Cork?
Bus tickets for a trip from Dublin Airport to Cork cost RON 117.92 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 coach 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 RON 97. 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 RON 110. 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 RON 3.40 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach 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.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirCoach | 33 | 3h 34m | RON 120.31 |
| Irish Citylink | 13 | 3h 29m | RON 118.10 |
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 RON 117. 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 to Cork.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Dublin Airport to Cork
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Dublin Airport to Cork. However, the fastest coach 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 coach 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 coaches 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 coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Dublin Airport to Cork, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 46 scheduled coaches 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 coaches which you can take the entire route from Dublin Airport to Cork without transferring.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Dublin Airport?
Main departure station: Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road
Coaches to Cork leave from 3 stations in Dublin Airport.
All coach stations in Dublin Airport:
Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road
Dublin Airport T1
Dublin Airport
Where does the coach arrive in Cork?
Main arrival station: Cork Lower Glanmire Rd
All coaches from Dublin Airport arrive at one main station in Cork.
Coach stations in Cork:
Cork Lower Glanmire Rd
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