Cork to Northern Ireland Trains

Cork to Northern Ireland trains

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The average train between Cork and Northern Ireland takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Northern Ireland. 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 23m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic

5h 26m

£37–53

Cork to Northern Ireland train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork and Northern Ireland. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:25 PM → 7:00 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 9:00 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 9:58 AM
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14h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Northern Ireland? 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.

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Cork to Northern Ireland train times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM

6:15 AM → 11:58 AM

7:00 AM → 12:58 PM

9:25 AM → 2:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM

6:15 AM → 11:58 AM

7:00 AM → 12:58 PM

9:25 AM → 2:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM

6:15 AM → 11:58 AM

7:00 AM → 12:58 PM

9:25 AM → 2:58 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM

6:15 AM → 11:58 AM

7:00 AM → 12:58 PM

9:25 AM → 2:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM

7:00 AM → 12:58 PM

9:25 AM → 2:58 PM

10:25 AM → 3:58 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:25 PM → 7:00 PM

3:25 PM → 9:00 PM

7:25 PM → 9:58 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM

6:15 AM → 11:58 AM

7:00 AM → 12:58 PM

9:25 AM → 2:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train trips from Cork

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7:25 PM → 9:58 AM
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