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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

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    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Rail
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train 208 / ...
    7h 22m
    €39–59

  2. Bus via Newry

    1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus 707
    7h 24m

  3. Drive 390.4 km

    1. Drive from Downpatrick to Corkcar car 390.4 km
    4h 25m
    €68–98

  4. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    7h 40m
    €77–199

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus 704x
    7h 58m

  6. Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane DUB - ORK
    8h 4m

Downpatrick to Cork by bus, train, and tram

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest 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 Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Cork Alfred Street via Newry Bus Station, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 7h 24m.

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