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Trip Overview

The average bus between Belfast and Cork takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 52m
Duration
417 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Belfast to Cork bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Belfast and Cork. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Cork at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink6h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Cork? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Belfast to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 417.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Cork Alfred St via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 7m.

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