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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Belfast 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 24m
    £38–54

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    6h 21m
    £30–44

  3. Bus

    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 2m
    £36–147

  4. Drive 250.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar car 250.4 mi
    4h 23m
    £61–89

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ORK - BHD
    6h 14m
    £77–225

Cork to Belfast by train, tram, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Airport Zone 10 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 6h 2m.

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