Bus Dublin to Cork: Compare prices and save money

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 Irish Citylink, Aircoach or Expressway for the next days.

today

$21

tomorrow

$21

Thursday

$21

Friday

$21

Saturday

$21

Sunday

$21

Monday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	11:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	7:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	10:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	8:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	11:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/8/2026 8:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Expressway	15h 0m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Busáras	9:30 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aircoach	3h 0m	12:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	3:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	1:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	4:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 1:00:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	11:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Expressway	15h 0m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Busáras	9:30 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aircoach	3h 0m	1:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	4:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/10/2026 1:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	7:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	10:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/10/2026 6:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	11:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Dublin Coach	4h 15m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	10:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Aircoach	3h 0m	12:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	3:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay		Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/11/2026 12:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aircoach	3h 0m	1:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	4:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	7:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	10:00 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 6:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	11:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Expressway	15h 25m	7:00 AM	Dublin	Busáras	10:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aircoach	3h 0m	1:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	4:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Aircoach	3h 0m	7:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	10:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay	Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:30 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	11:30 AM	Cork	Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Cork Lower Glanmire Rd Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Dublin Coach	4h 15m	6:00 AM	Dublin	Burgh Quay	10:15 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Burgh Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/13/2026 6:00:00 AM to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Aircoach	3h 0m	12:00 AM	Dublin	Aston Quay	3:00 AM	Cork	St Patrick's Quay		Economy	$21	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Aston Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM to St Patrick's Quay, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 125 daily buses from Dublin to Cork. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Dublin and Cork.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 182 buses from Dublin to Cork, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Cork, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/6/2026 costs just $21, from Aircoach

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Cork

Compare all providers like Irish Citylink, Aircoach and Expressway that travel 58 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	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	12:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	58 Ø
Distance	137.1 miles
Bus Companies	Irish Citylink, Aircoach, Expressway and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Cork

Every day, 58 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 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$24

Wednesday 09/09

$21

Thursday 09/10

$21

Friday 09/11

$24

Saturday 09/12

$21

Sunday 09/13

$21

Monday 09/14

$21

Tuesday 09/15

$21

Wednesday 09/16

$21

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$21

Saturday 09/19

$21

Sunday 09/20

$21

Monday 09/21

$21

Tuesday 09/22

$21

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$21

Saturday 09/26

$21

Sunday 09/27

$58

Monday 09/28

$21

Tuesday 09/29

$21

Wednesday 09/30

$21

Thursday 10/01

$21

Friday 10/02

$21

Saturday 10/03

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, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Cork. Saturday 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. Morning 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.

Aircoach from Dublin to Cork

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	12:00 AM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	8/4/2026

Dublin Coach from Dublin to Cork

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

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	8:20 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	6/20/2026

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.

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

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

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 $75. 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 58 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 6:30 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 Dublin to Cork?

The latest bus trip departing from Dublin for Cork starts at 12:00 AM. 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 Irish Citylink, Aircoach and Expressway. 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: Irish Citylink, Aircoach and Expressway.

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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dublin and to Cork

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