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How to get fromBelfast to Corkby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. 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

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus 707
    6h 15m
    €42–168

  3. Drive 403.8 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar car 403.8 km
    4h 25m
    €72–104

  4. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    6h 31m
    €77–239

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus bus 600
    8h 6m

  6. Fly from Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BFS - ORK
    6h 16m
    €74–140

Belfast to Cork by train and tram

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Cork Alfred Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 15m.

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