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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Belfast takes 6h 3m and the fastest bus takes 6h. 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.

6h 3m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
  2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
6h 2m
£36–147

Cork to Belfast bus times

Buses run hourly between Cork and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Belfast at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Zone 10 and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 260.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 6h 2m.

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