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 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 10 min.

430min
Walk to train station
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 3030
Walk to Donegal
Leaves from Cork (Kent)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    151 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    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
    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
    240 min
  • 10
    Walk to Donegal
    Walk to
    Donegal
    The Diamond
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cork to Donegal by bus

To get from Cork to Donegal in Donegal, take the CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK) bus from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road station to Dublin Airport station. Next, take the 30 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min.

460min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
Bus - 3030
Walk to Donegal
Leaves from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
    550 m • 8 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
    Dublin Airport
    205 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 12
    ID 112001
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    220 min
  • 7
    Walk to Donegal
    Walk to
    Donegal
    The Diamond
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork to Donegal

The distance between Cork and Donegal is approximately 518.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 430 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 Donegal – 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 Donegal, take the CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK) bus from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road station to Dublin Airport station. Next, take the 30 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min.

460min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
Bus - 3030
Walk to Donegal
Leaves from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
    550 m • 8 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
    Dublin Airport
    205 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 12
    ID 112001
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    220 min
  • 7
    Walk to Donegal
    Walk to
    Donegal
    The Diamond
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 430 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 460 minutes, using Bus line CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK), Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct train between Cork and Donegal?

    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 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cork to Donegal?

    The INTERCITY train line goes from Cork (Kent) station near Cork in Ireland 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.

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

    The total travel time between Cork and Donegal by train, light rail and bus is about 7 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the INTERCITY train from the Cork (Kent) station near Cork in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cork and Donegal?

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

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