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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Downpatrick is to train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Downpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Church Street via Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Cork to Downpatrick?

The distance between Cork and Downpatrick is 302 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Downpatrick without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cork to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Downpatrick bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Downpatrick?

The best way to get from Cork to Downpatrick is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Cork to Downpatrick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cork to Downpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Downpatrick is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Cork to Downpatrick.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 333+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
6h 35m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
7h 9m
Drive 241.9 mi
1. Drive from Cork to Downpatrickcar 241.9 mi
4h 24m
£60–86
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 54m
£71–178
Bus via Pillar Well Lane
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 Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
7h 31m
Fly Cork Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ORK - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
8h 19m
£66–183
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 29m
£48–113

Cork to Downpatrick by train, tram, foot, and bus

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.4 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Church Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Church Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 7h 9m.

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