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

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There are 6 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
    £41–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    £26–140

  3. Drive  241.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Downpatrickcar car 241.9 mi
    4h 23m
    £60–86

  4. Fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane ORK - BFS
    7h 45m
    £71–218

  5. Bus via Pillar Well Lane

    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 Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    8h 1m
    £33–43

  6. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORK - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    8h 10m
    £70–213

Cork to Downpatrick by train, tram, and bus

Calendar198Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest 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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