Cork to Belfast Buses

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Duration	5h 58m
Distance	251.8 miles
Average price	£40
Frequency	15/day

Trip overview

The average bus between Cork and Belfast takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h. There is a bus service every few hours from Cork to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

Cork Alfred Street
Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
Belfast

5h 27m

£40 - £55

Cork to Belfast bus times

Buses run hourly between Cork and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 16:30 in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cork is at 18:30 which arrives into Belfast at 00:35. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Zone 10 and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Citylink, Translink

Citylink, National Express

Citylink, Translink

Departing Thursday, November 20, 2025

Citylink, Translink

Citylink, National Express

Citylink, National Express

Citylink, Translink

Citylink, National Express

Citylink, National Express

Citylink, National Express

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Belfast? 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.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

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How far is it from Cork to Belfast?

The distance between Cork and Belfast is 261 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.

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Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast bus from?

Cork to Belfast bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

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Where does the Cork to Belfast bus arrive?

Cork to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Belfast.

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What companies run services between Cork and Belfast?

You can take a bus from Cork to Belfast via Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 in around 5h 27m.

Bus operators

Aircoach

Aircoach

Ave. Duration

3h 25m

Frequency

Hourly

Estimated price

£17 - £24

Phone: +353 0 1 844 7118
Email: info@aircoach.ie
Website: aircoach.ie

Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £17 - £24
Website: https://www.aircoach.ie/

Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre

Ave. Duration: 2h
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £13 - £18
Website: https://www.aircoach.ie/

Dublin airport service

Aircoach Interior

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Bus trips from Cork

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Bus trips to Belfast

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