There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Cobh by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
6h 43m€46–69Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
7h 13m€39–52Drive 408.7 km
- Drive from Belfast to Cobh408.7 km
4h 36m€72–103Fly
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHD - ORK
7h 25m€92–209Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street704x
7h 30m
Belfast to Cobh by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cobh is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cobh is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Spy Hill via Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Cobh via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Belfast and Cobh is 466 km. The road distance is 408.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Belfast to Cobh, including transfers.
Belfast to Cobh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Cobh is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cobh via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Spy Hill via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 7h 13m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–210
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–210
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Cobh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Cobh is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Belfast to Cobh.
There are 311+ hotels available in Cobh.