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Bus from Cork to Dublin Airport: Journey Information
There are 48 intercity buses per day from Cork to Dublin Airport. Traveling by bus from Cork to Dublin Airport usually takes around 3 hours and 24 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 | €19.83 |
| Trips per day | 48 |
| Most frequent service | AirCoach |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Cork to Dublin Airport?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Cork to Dublin Airport that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, AirCoach usually offers more choice, with 34 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirCoach | 34 | 3h 25m | €22.63 |
| Irish Citylink | 14 | 3h 24m | €23.21 |
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 Cork to Dublin Airport from €23. There are 14 trips per day offered by Irish Citylink from Cork to Dublin Airport and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Dublin Airport. In Cork, Irish Citylink departs to Dublin Airport from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd . In Dublin Airport, Irish Citylink arrives at Dublin Airport .
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Cork to Dublin Airport takes 3 hours and 24 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Dublin Airport in 3 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 15 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Dublin Airport.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cork to Dublin Airport
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Cork to Dublin Airport. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cork to Dublin Airport, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cork?
Main departure station: Cork Lower Glanmire Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Cork.
All bus stations in Cork:
Cork Lower Glanmire Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Dublin Airport?
Main arrival station: Dublin Airport T1
Buses arrive in Dublin Airport at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Dublin Airport:
Dublin Airport T1
Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road
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