Bus from Dublin to Cork
4 direct routes · 180–255 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 01:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cork as of 07:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707 | Citylink | ~180 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Crampton Quay | Cork Alfred St | — |
| 704x | Aircoach | ~180 min | 16 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 07:00 | 01:00 | Aston Quay | Cork Alfred St | — |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~255 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:00 | 20:00 | Burgh Quay | Cork Andersn's Quay | Clondalkin, Kilkenny, Waterford & Dungarvan |
| 245X | Bus Éireann | ~240 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Dublin Busáras | Cork Bus Stn | Clondalkin, Cashel & Fermoy |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 707 bus or 600 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Cork?
4 routes run directly from Dublin to Cork: the 707 (Citylink), the 704x (Aircoach), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the 245X (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 707, 18 times each weekday — board at Crampton Quay and get off at Cork Alfred St, about 180 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Cork?
Between 180 minutes on the 707 and 255 on the 600, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 01:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Cork?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.