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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 Expressway, Aircoach or Irish Citylink for the next days.

today
$21
tomorrow
$21
Friday
$21
Saturday
$21
Sunday
$21
Monday
$21
Tuesday
$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 8:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 11:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 9:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 12:30 PM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 9:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 12:00 PM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 10:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 1:00 PM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Dublin Coach 4h 0m 9:05 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 1:05 PM Dublin Red Cow  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aircoach 3h 0m 5:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 8:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 7:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 10:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 5:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Expressway 15h 31m 7:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 10:56 PM Dublin Busáras  Economy $60

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aircoach 3h 0m 5:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 8:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 6:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 9:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 5:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Dublin Coach 4h 0m 5:05 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:05 AM Dublin Red Cow  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aircoach 3h 0m 5:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 6:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 5:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Dublin Coach 4h 0m 5:05 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:05 AM Dublin Red Cow  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aircoach 3h 0m 5:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 6:00 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 5:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Expressway 15h 21m 1:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 4:46 AM Dublin Busáras  Economy $57

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aircoach 3h 0m 5:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 8:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 6:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 9:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 5:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Dublin Coach 4h 0m 5:05 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:05 AM Dublin Red Cow  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aircoach 3h 0m 5:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 8:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Aircoach 3h 0m 7:00 AM Cork St Patrick's Quay 10:00 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 5:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 8:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 6:30 AM Cork Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop 9:30 AM Dublin Batchelors Walk  Economy $21
Dublin Coach 4h 0m 5:05 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 9:05 AM Dublin Red Cow  Economy $28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cork to Dublin is $21 on 7/19/2026. 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 118 daily buses from Cork to Dublin. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 67 daily coaches between Cork and Dublin.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 416 buses from Cork to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cork and Dublin, with 32 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Dublin

Compare all providers like Expressway, Aircoach and Irish Citylink that travel 99 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 8:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 99 Ø
Distance 137.1 miles
Bus Companies Expressway, Aircoach, Irish Citylink and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Dublin

Every day, 99 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 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
$21
Thursday 07/23
$21
Friday 07/24
$21
Saturday 07/25
$21
Sunday 07/26
$21
Monday 07/27
$21
Tuesday 07/28
$21
Wednesday 07/29
$21
Thursday 07/30
$21
Friday 07/31
Saturday 08/01
$21
Sunday 08/02
$21
Monday 08/03
$21
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
$21
Thursday 08/06
$21
Friday 08/07
$21
Saturday 08/08
$21
Sunday 08/09
$29
Monday 08/10
$21
Tuesday 08/11
$21
Wednesday 08/12
$21
Thursday 08/13
$21
Friday 08/14
$21
Saturday 08/15

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, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Dublin. Sunday 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.

Irish Citylink from Cork to Dublin

Irish Citylink

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 29 Ø
Found on 7/9/2026

Aircoach from Cork to Dublin

Aircoach

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 29 Ø
Found on 7/9/2026

Dublin Coach from Cork to Dublin

Dublin Coach

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

Cheapest Price $28
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 9:05 AM
Last Bus 7:05 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 7/9/2026

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.

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 $79. 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 99 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 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 Cork to Dublin?

The earliest bus arriving in Dublin from Cork starts at 8:30 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 Expressway, Aircoach 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: Expressway, Aircoach 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
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!
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