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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cork to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £374 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £374, while a flight costs an average of £374.
Distance: 219 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£374 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cork to Dublin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 55m by flight vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £374 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Dublin from Cork by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cork to Dublin is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dublin are Galway and Cork. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dublin on Omio.
Galway is known for its lively arts scene, traditional music and colourful streets by the River Corrib. Compact and sociable, it mixes a historic core with an easy Atlantic character.
Cork is known for its independent character, Georgian streets and lively food scene around the English Market. Built on the River Lee, it mixes historic corners with a youthful atmosphere, live music and a strong local identity.
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