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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    5h 29m
    €43–65

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    6h 15m
    €35–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    6h 7m
    €43–164

  4. Drive 403.8 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar car 403.8 km
    4h 24m
    €72–104

  5. 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 25m
    €88–267

  6. Fly from Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BFS - ORK
    6h 30m
    €71–228

Belfast to Cork by train and tram

Calendar198Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Cork Alfred St via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 7m.

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