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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Belfast is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Belfast is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Europa Bus Centre via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Belfast Great Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Cork to Belfast?

The distance between Cork and Belfast is 280 miles. The road distance is 251.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cork to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast bus from?

Cork to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast train from?

Cork to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Belfast?

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Cork to Belfast bus arrive?

Cork to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 station.

Where does the Cork to Belfast train arrive?

Cork to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Cork to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Belfast is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Cork to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Belfast 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
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
5h 28m
£34–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20bus 704x
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 7m
£30–41
Drive 250.4 mi
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar 250.4 mi
4h 24m
£61–87
Fly Cork Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ORK - BHD
5h 49m
£71–178
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
6h 10m
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
6h 22m
£48–113
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SNN - BHD
8h 34m
£79–205

Cork to Belfast by train, tram, and foot

98Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.6 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Europa Bus Centre via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 6h 7m.

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