How to get from Dublin Airport to Cork by bus and train?

From Dublin Airport to Cork by bus and train

To get from Dublin Airport to Cork in Ireland, take the 782 bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station to Heuston Station station. Next, take the INTERCITY train from Dublin Heuston station to Cork (Kent) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Dublin Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cork on the Moovit app.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 782782
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
    ID 12611
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Custom House Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4425
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Cork (Kent)
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    161 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dublin Airport to Cork by bus, light rail and train

To get from Dublin Airport to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS) bus from Dublin Airport station to The 3arena (Point Depot) 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 3 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Dublin Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cork on the Moovit app.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)
    Charlesland, Stop 7462
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The 3arena (Point Depot)
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    The Point
    ID 998070
    180 m • 3 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
    20 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)
    161 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin Airport to Cork

The distance between Dublin Airport, Ireland and Cork, Ireland is approximately 279.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin Airport to Cork by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Dublin Airport to Cork

To check the bus and train schedule from Dublin Airport to Cork using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin Airport) and destination (Cork), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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From Dublin Airport to Cork by bus, light rail and train

To get from Dublin Airport to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS) bus from Dublin Airport station to The 3arena (Point Depot) 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 3 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Dublin Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cork on the Moovit app.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS)
    Charlesland, Stop 7462
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The 3arena (Point Depot)
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    The Point
    ID 998070
    180 m • 3 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
    20 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)
    161 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 782, Train line INTERCITY.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - CHARLESLAND ROAD (SEABORNE VIEW APTS), Light Rail line RED, Train line INTERCITY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin Airport and Cork?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin Airport to Cork?

    The 782 bus line goes from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station near Dublin Airport in Airport to Custom House Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Custom House Quay station near Cork in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin Airport to Cork by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dublin Airport in Airport and Cork in Ireland by bus and train is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dublin Airport to get to Cork?

    Get on the 782 bus from the Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 stop near Dublin Airport in Airport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dublin Airport and Cork?

    Get off the bus at the Custom House Quay station, which is closest to Cork in Ireland.

  • When is the last bus from Dublin Airport to Cork?

    The last bus from Dublin Airport in Airport to Cork in Ireland is the Cork, Lower Glanmire Road - Dublin (Batchelors Walk) line. It leaves the Dublin Airport stop at 12:30 AM.

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