How to get from Donegal to Cork by bus, light rail and train?

Donegal to Cork - Bus Schedule

The 30 bus from Donegal to Cork runs from 01:00 to 19:00, with departures every 1 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 6 hr 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Donegal to Cork by bus, light rail and train

To get from Donegal to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 30 bus from Donegal station to Dublin Busáras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the INTERCITY train from Dublin Heuston station to Cork (Kent) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 59 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Donegal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Cork on the Moovit app.

419min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Donegal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Dublin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    247 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998022
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998016
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Cork (Kent)
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    148 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Donegal to Cork

The distance between Donegal, Ireland and Cork, Ireland is approximately 515.22 km, which can typically be traveled in 419 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donegal to Cork by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Donegal to Cork

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Donegal to Cork using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Donegal) and destination (Cork), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 419 minutes, using Bus line 30, Light Rail line RED, Train line INTERCITY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Cork in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total traveling time is 6 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donegal to Cork in Ireland?

    The 30 bus line goes from Donegal station near Donegal to Dublin Busáras station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Dublin Busáras station near Cork in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Donegal and Cork in Ireland by bus, light rail and train is about 6 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donegal to get to Cork in Ireland?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Donegal stop near Donegal in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Donegal and Cork in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Dublin Busáras station, which is closest to Cork in Ireland.

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