How to get from Cork City to Dublin City Centre by bus?

From Cork City to Dublin City Centre by bus

To get from Cork City to Dublin City Centre you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 208 bus from St Patrick's Street station to Maccurtain Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the 151 bus from Bachelors Walk station to Custom House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Cork City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dublin City Centre on the Moovit app.

198min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 208208
Bus - 707707
Bus - 151151
Walk to Dublin City Centre
Leaves from St Patrick's Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patrick's Street
    ID 240171
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Lotabeg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maccurtain Street
    ID 216581
    3 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
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 7622
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Docklands
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Custom House
    ID 407
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin City Centre
    Walk to
    Dublin City Centre
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cork City to Dublin City Centre

The distance between Cork City and Dublin City Centre is approximately 253.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cork City to Dublin City Centre by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Cork City to Dublin City Centre

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 707, Bus line 151.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cork City to Dublin City Centre?

    The 208 bus line goes from St Patrick's Street station near Cork City in Ireland to Maccurtain Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Maccurtain Street station near Dublin City Centre.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cork City to Dublin City Centre by bus?

    The total travel time between Cork City and Dublin City Centre by bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the St Patrick's Street stop near Cork City in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Maccurtain Street stop, which is closest to Dublin City Centre.

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

    The first train from Cork City in Ireland to Dublin City Centre in Dublin is Dublin - Cork. It leaves the Cork (Kent) station at 7:15 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Cork City to Dublin City Centre?

    The last bus from Cork City in Ireland to Dublin City Centre in Dublin is the Airport Zone 10 - Cork Alfred St line. It leaves the Cork Alfred St stop at 8:30 PM.

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