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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Balmoral by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    5h 53m
    £42–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    6h 32m
    £26–140

  3. Bus via Great Northern Mall

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    6h 23m
    £33–43

  4. Drive  248.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Balmoralcar car 248.1 mi
    4h 20m
    £63–91

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORK - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    7h 14m
    £75–233

Cork to Balmoral by train and tram

Calendar198Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Balmoral via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Malone Park via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Great Northern Mall in around 6h 23m.

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