What is the cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Cork is to train and bus which costs €50 - €190 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coleraine to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Cork is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Cork. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Coleraine and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Cork. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Cork via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Cork?

The distance between Coleraine and Cork is 547 km. The road distance is 442.8 km.

How do I travel from Coleraine to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Cork without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €50 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Coleraine to Cork?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Coleraine to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Cork bus from?

Coleraine to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Cork train from?

Coleraine to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train, bus or fly from Coleraine to Cork?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Cork is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €330 and takes 7h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Coleraine to Cork bus arrive?

Coleraine to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Where does the Coleraine to Cork train arrive?

Coleraine to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Cork is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Coleraine to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 134+ hotels available in Cork.

Coleraine to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Coleraine to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
7h 52m
€52–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
8h 38m
€53–186
Drive 442.8 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Corkcar 442.8 km
5h 44m
€77–111
Fly from City Of Derry Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LDY - ORK
7h 15m
€65–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
9h 13m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
8h 7m
€89–258
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
7h 38m
€75–150

Coleraine to Cork by train and tram

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546.7 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Coleraine to Cork via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, Loganair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK) 5 times a day.

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