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

From Cork to Donegal by bus, light rail and train

To get from Cork to Donegal in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the INTERCITY train from Cork (Kent) station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 30 bus from Dublin Busáras station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min.

440min
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 3030
Walk to Donegal
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
    152 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    254 min
  • 10
    Walk to Donegal
    Walk to
    Donegal
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cork to Donegal by bus

To get from Cork to Donegal in Ireland, take the 707 bus from Cork Alfred Street station to Dublin Airport Zone 10 station. Next, take the 30 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 20 min.

500min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Bus - 3030
Walk to Donegal
Leaves from Cork Alfred Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Alfred Street
    ID 11053
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Dublin Airport Zone 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 10
    ID 130881
    210 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 12
    ID 112001
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    234 min
  • 7
    Walk to Donegal
    Walk to
    Donegal
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork to Donegal

The distance between Cork, Ireland and Donegal, Ireland is approximately 518.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 440 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cork to Donegal by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Cork to Donegal by bus

To get from Cork to Donegal in Ireland, take the 707 bus from Cork Alfred Street station to Dublin Airport Zone 10 station. Next, take the 30 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 20 min.

500min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Bus - 3030
Walk to Donegal
Leaves from Cork Alfred Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Alfred Street
    ID 11053
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Dublin Airport Zone 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 10
    ID 130881
    210 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 12
    ID 112001
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    234 min
  • 7
    Walk to Donegal
    Walk to
    Donegal
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 440 minutes, using Train line INTERCITY, Light Rail line RED, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 500 minutes, using Bus line 707, Bus line 30.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cork to Donegal 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 and one bus line till Dublin Heuston station near Donegal in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Cork and Donegal in Ireland by train, light rail and bus is about 7 hr 20 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Donegal in Ireland.

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