How to get from Cork City to Dublin by bus and light rail?

Cork City to Dublin - Bus Schedule

The 208 bus from Cork City to Dublin runs from 06:45 to 23:19, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cork City to Dublin by bus and light rail

To get from Cork City to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 208 bus from Mercy Hospl station to Maccurtain Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the RED light rail from Museum station to Busáras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Cork City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Dublin on the Moovit app.

213min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 208208
Bus - 707707
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Mercy Hospl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mercy Hospl
    ID 240681
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Lotabeg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maccurtain Street
    ID 216581
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Alfred St
    ID 11053
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Airport Zone 10
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 10996
    170 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Museum
    ID 998017
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork City to Dublin

The distance between Cork City, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland is approximately 254.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cork City to Dublin by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Cork City to Dublin

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 707, Light Rail line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

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

    The 208 bus line goes from Mercy Hospl station near Cork City to Maccurtain Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Maccurtain Street station near Dublin in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Cork City and Dublin in Ireland by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Mercy Hospl stop near Cork City in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Maccurtain Street station, which is closest to Dublin in Ireland.

  • When is the first train from Cork City to Dublin in Ireland?

    The first train from Cork City to Dublin in Ireland is Dublin - Cork. It leaves the Cork (Kent) station at 6:40 AM.

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