There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 40m€27–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 34m€21–29Bus via Crampton Quay
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 20m€25–34Drive 266.1 km
- Drive from Swords to Corkcar 266.1 km
2h 46m€47–68Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
5h 1m€67–256
Swords to Cork by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Cork is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Cork. However, there are services departing from Seatown and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Cork. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Cork via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Swords and Cork is 286 km. The road distance is 266.1 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Swords to Cork, including transfers.
Swords to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Swords to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Cork is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Crampton Quay, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–410
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–410
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Swords to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Cork is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Swords to Cork.
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