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There are 6 ways to get from Downpatrick to Cork by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorktrainIc
    7h 17m
    €43–65

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus705x
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus600
    9h 34m
    €38–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2busX1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus707
    8h 2m

  4. Drive 390.4 km

    1. Drive from Downpatrick to Corkcar390.4 km
    4h 25m
    €68–98

  5. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBHD - ORK
    7h 51m
    €92–209

  6. Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeDUB - ORK
    8h 10m

Downpatrick to Cork by bus, train, and tram

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Cork via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Cork Alfred Street via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 8h 2m.

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