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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cork to Dublin from various bus operators like Aircoach, Expressway or Irish Citylink for the next days.

today

$21

tomorrow

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

Friday

$21

Saturday

$21

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	5:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/7/2026 5:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/7/2026 6:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	5:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$22	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/7/2026 5:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	6:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$22	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/7/2026 6:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Dublin Coach	4h 0m	5:05 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	9:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$29	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/7/2026 5:05:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aircoach	3h 0m	5:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	7:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	10:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 7:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	5:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 5:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Expressway	14h 13m	7:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	9:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$59	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 7:25:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aircoach	3h 0m	5:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	6:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	5:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/11/2026 5:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Expressway	14h 13m	7:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	9:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$59	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 9/11/2026 7:25:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aircoach	3h 0m	5:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	8:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 5:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	6:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	9:00 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	5:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 5:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 6:30:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Expressway	15h 31m	7:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:56 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$63	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 7:25:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cork to Dublin is $21 on 9/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cork and Dublin

See here how frequent the connections between Cork and Dublin are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 74 daily buses from Cork to Dublin. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 56 daily coaches between Cork and Dublin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 157 buses from Cork to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cork and Dublin, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Dublin

Compare all providers like Aircoach, Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 64 times every day by bus from Cork to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cork to Dublin starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	64 Ø
Distance	137.1 miles
Bus Companies	Aircoach, Expressway, Irish Citylink and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Dublin

Every day, 64 buses from 4 bus companies leave Cork for Dublin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$22

Tuesday 09/08

$21

Wednesday 09/09

$22

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$21

Saturday 09/12

$21

Sunday 09/13

$21

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$21

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$21

Sunday 09/20

$21

Monday 09/21

$67

Tuesday 09/22

$21

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$21

Friday 09/25

$21

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$21

Monday 09/28

$21

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$21

Friday 10/02

$21

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Cork to Dublin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cork to Dublin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Dublin. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

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

How to save money travelling from Cork to Dublin

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 Cork to Dublin 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 Cork to Dublin, 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 Cork to Dublin are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cork to Dublin

These are the most booked bus companies between Cork to Dublin from our users.

Aircoach from Cork to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	23 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

Expressway from Cork to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	$59
Fastest Bus	11h 53m
Earliest Bus	7:25 AM
Last Bus	11:25 AM
Daily Connections	22 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cork and Dublin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cork and Dublin.

St Patrick's Quay

Saint Patrick's Quay 16

Parnell Place Bus Station

Parnell Pl 8

Ballyvourney

Flats

Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop

Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Cork Lower Glanmire Rd

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cork to Dublin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cork to Dublin? Or which bus companies serve the route Cork to Dublin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cork to Dublin bus

How much does a Cork Dublin 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 Dublin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cork to Dublin?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $80. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dublin.

On average, how many connections are available from Cork to Dublin each day?

Every day, the Cork to Dublin bus route is served by approximately 64 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cork to Dublin take?

The fastest bus from Cork to Dublin is offered by Aircoach and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cork to Dublin?

The earliest bus arriving in Dublin from Cork starts at 5:00 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 Cork to Dublin?

The latest bus trip departing from Cork for Dublin starts at 11:00 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 Cork Dublin route?

When traveling by bus from Cork to Dublin, passengers can travel with Aircoach, Expressway and Irish Citylink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Cork and Dublin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Aircoach, Expressway and Irish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the Cork to Dublin 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 Cork Dublin 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 Cork Dublin 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 Cork to Dublin on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cork and to Dublin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cork and to Dublin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!