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How to get fromCork to Downpatrickby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Downpatrick 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 / ...
    6h 49m
    £38–54

  2. Bus via Pillar Well Lane

    cheapest
    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 Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    8h 1m
    £29–41

  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 / ...
    7h 25m
    £36–147

  4. Drive 241.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Downpatrickcar car 241.9 mi
    4h 23m
    £59–85

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ORK - BHD
    7h 32m
    £82–245

Cork to Downpatrick by train, tram, and bus

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Stand 22 in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Church Street via Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Stand 22 in around 7h 25m.

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