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The average train between Belfast and Cork takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Belfast and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cork at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Cork. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Belfast to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Belfast and Cork is 344.5 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 26m.
