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

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to County Cork by train, bus, or car

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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 / ...
    6h 25m
    €63–94

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    7h 14m
    €45–62

  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
    7h 5m
    €52–175

  4. Drive  413 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to County Corkcar car 413 km
    4h 32m
    €76–109

Belfast to County Cork by train, tram, and bus

Calendar200Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Belfast to County Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 459.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Saint Ann's Road via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Saint Ann's Road via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and St Patrick's Street in around 7h 5m.

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