🚌 Bus from Dublin to Cork
4 direct routes · about 180 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707 | Citylink | ~180 min | 18 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Crampton Quay |
| 704x | Aircoach | ~180 min | 18 | 07:00 | 01:00 | Aston Quay |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~255 min | 8 | 06:00 | 20:00 | Burgh Quay |
| 245X | Bus Éireann | ~240 min | 4 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Dublin Busáras |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Cork?
Around 180 minutes on the 707, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 707) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable 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.