How to get from Cork to Dublin by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Cork to Dublin in Ireland, take the INTERCITY train from Cork (Kent) station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Busáras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Cork (Kent)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cork
  • 2
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    157 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Cork to Dublin in Ireland, take the CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK) bus from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road station to Batchelors Walk station. Next, take the 15 bus from Eden Quay station to Outside Connolly Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
Bus - 1515
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Wait for bus
    CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    180 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 299
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Clongriffin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    450 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork to Dublin

The distance between Cork, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland is approximately 269.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cork to Dublin by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cork

Cork is located at Cork, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Grattan Hill Junc.

Train stations close to Cork:

  • Cork (Kent)

Bus stations close to Cork:

  • Grattan Hill Junc
  • Clahane
  • Kent Station

Public transit stations close to Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is located at Dublin, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Portland Row.

Train stations close to Dublin:

  • Dublin Connolly

Bus stations close to Dublin:

  • Portland Row
  • Amiens Street
  • Mayor Street Lower

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Cork to Dublin in Ireland, take the CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK) bus from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road station to Batchelors Walk station. Next, take the 15 bus from Eden Quay station to Outside Connolly Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
Bus - 1515
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Wait for bus
    CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    180 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 299
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Clongriffin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    450 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Dublin?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cork to Dublin?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK), Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct train between Cork and Dublin in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cork to Dublin in Ireland?

    The INTERCITY train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Cork to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Dublin station near Dublin in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Cork to Dublin in Ireland by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Cork and Dublin in Ireland by train and light rail is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cork to get to Dublin in Ireland?

    Get on the INTERCITY train from the Dublin Heuston station near Cork in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cork and Dublin in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin station, which is closest to Dublin in Ireland.

  • When is the first bus from Cork to Dublin in Ireland?

    The first bus from Cork to Dublin in Ireland is Cork, Lower Glanmire Road - Dublin (Batchelors Walk). It leaves the Cork, Lower Glanmire Road stop at 7:00 AM.

  • When is the first train from Cork to Dublin in Ireland?

    The first train from Cork to Dublin in Ireland is Dublin - Cork. It leaves the Cork (Kent) station at 9:25 AM.

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