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

Cork Airport to Dublin - Bus Schedule

The 226 bus from Cork Airport to Dublin runs from 00:26 to 23:26, with departures every 1 hr-5 hr. The trip takes about 4 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Cork Airport to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 226 bus from Cork Airport station to Kent Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Connolly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Cork Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Dublin on the Moovit app.

249min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 226226
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Cork Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Airport
    ID 225261
    820 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Kent Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 212631
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    152 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Connolly
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998123
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork Airport to Dublin

The distance between Cork Airport, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland is approximately 279.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cork Airport to Dublin 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 Cork Airport to Dublin

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Cork Airport to Dublin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cork Airport) and destination (Dublin), 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 Cork Airport to Dublin?

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line 226, Train line INTERCITY, Light Rail line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cork Airport to Dublin in Ireland?

    The 226 bus line goes from Cork Airport station near Cork Airport to Kent Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Kent Station near Dublin in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Cork Airport and Dublin in Ireland by bus, train and light rail is about 4 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 226 bus from the Cork Airport stop near Cork Airport in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kent Station, which is closest to Dublin in Ireland.

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