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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Belfast Port is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Belfast Port is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Belfast Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Belfast Port. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at West Bank Close via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Upper Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Cork to Belfast Port?

The distance between Cork and Belfast Port is 283 miles. The road distance is 255.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast Port without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cork to Belfast Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast Port bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Belfast Port?

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast Port is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Cork to Belfast Port bus arrive?

Cork to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Can I drive from Cork to Belfast Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Belfast Port is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cork to Belfast Port.

Where can I stay near Belfast Port?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast Port.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Belfast Port 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 Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
5h 56m
£37–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
7h 18m
£30–41
Drive 253.8 mi
1. Drive from Cork to Belfast Portcar 253.8 mi
4h 28m
£62–90
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
6h 4m
£70–191
Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11
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 / ...
7h 33m
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
7h 38m
£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 48m
£82–208

Cork to Belfast Port by train, tram, foot, and bus

98Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Catalyst Inc via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Wellington Place in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to West Bank Close via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Upper Queen Street in around 7h 18m.

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