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Originally Posted by comcor
But isn't that because the bus service to Cork can't compete with the train for time, frequency or quality, while the service to Belfast makes it difficult for the bus to compete.
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I took Aircoach Dublin-Cork at 07:00 on Thursday morning. Departed Westmoreland Street at 0702, arrived St. Patrick's Quay, Cork at about 10:12. Might have been quicker if driver knew the route - several bad lane choices - he nearly went via Ballyfermot and did go via the Fonthill exit on the N4 only to double back - added about 3.1km.
"5 minute" break at Urlingford turned into 7 minutes as the driver was late back with his coffee.
Leather seats OK, but the headrest was good.
€15 single on the day. Only 4 passengers.
Overall, cheaper (on the day), more flexible, but slower and fewer facilities than the train. Faster than Bus Éireann.