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Belfast to Cork trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Belfast and Cork takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. 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.

6h 3m
Duration
448 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train 208 / ...
5h 51m
€39–59

Belfast to Cork train times

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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 447.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 51m.

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