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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
$21
tomorrow
$21
Saturday
$21
Sunday
$21
Monday
$21
Tuesday
$21
Wednesday
$21

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 11:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 7:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 10:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Economy $22
Aircoach 3h 0m 8:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 11:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Economy $22
Expressway 5h 55m 11:20 AM Dublin Busáras 5:15 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 11:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 1:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 4:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Aircoach 3h 0m 7:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 10:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Expressway 6h 45m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:15 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 11:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 1:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 4:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Aircoach 3h 0m 7:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 10:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Expressway 6h 45m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:15 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 11:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 1:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 4:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Aircoach 3h 0m 7:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 10:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Expressway 5h 15m 6:00 PM Dublin Busáras 11:15 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 11:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 12:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 3:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Aircoach 3h 0m 1:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 4:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Economy $22
Expressway 7h 45m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 5:15 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aircoach 3h 0m 1:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 4:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 7:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 10:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 11:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Expressway 6h 45m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 4:15 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:30 AM Dublin Crampton Quay 11:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Basic $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 12:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 3:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay  Economy $22
Aircoach 3h 0m 1:00 AM Dublin Aston Quay 4:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop  Economy $22
Expressway 5h 45m 9:30 AM Dublin Busáras 3:15 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station  Economy $24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dublin to Cork is $21 on 2/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 379 daily buses from Dublin to Cork. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 271 daily coaches between Dublin and Cork.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 1187 buses from Dublin to Cork, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Cork, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Cork

Compare all providers like Expressway, Irish Citylink and Aircoach that travel 339 times every day by bus from Dublin to Cork in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Cork starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 339 Ø
Distance 137.1 miles
Bus Companies Expressway, Irish Citylink, Aircoach and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Cork

Every day, 339 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 01/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
Thursday 01/29
$22
Friday 01/30
$21
Saturday 01/31
$21
Sunday 02/01
$21
Monday 02/02
$22
Tuesday 02/03
$22
Wednesday 02/04
$21
Thursday 02/05
$22
Friday 02/06
$30
Saturday 02/07
$22
Sunday 02/08
$22
Monday 02/09
$22
Tuesday 02/10
$30
Wednesday 02/11
$22
Thursday 02/12
$21
Friday 02/13
$22
Saturday 02/14
$22
Sunday 02/15
$22
Monday 02/16
$22
Tuesday 02/17
$22
Wednesday 02/18
$22
Thursday 02/19
$21
Friday 02/20
$22
Saturday 02/21

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 $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Cork. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Cork, with $21. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

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.

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 $21
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 38 Ø
Found on 1/29/2026

Aircoach from Dublin to Cork

Aircoach

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 23 Ø
Found on 1/29/2026

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 $21 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 $21 and $70. 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 339 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 Irish Citylink and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. 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 6:00 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Dublin to Cork?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 339 daily trips between Dublin and Cork. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Dublin to Cork?

Prices and availability for 339 trips between Dublin and Cork change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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