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

The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Cork is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Cork is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Downpatrick and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Cork. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Downpatrick to Cork?

The distance between Downpatrick and Cork is 483 km. The road distance is 390.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Cork without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Downpatrick to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downpatrick to Cork bus from?

Downpatrick to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Train, bus or fly from Downpatrick to Cork?

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Cork is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Downpatrick to Cork bus arrive?

Downpatrick to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Downpatrick to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Cork is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Downpatrick to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 300+ hotels available in Cork.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
7h 21m
€39–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
7h 49m
€39–163
Drive 390.4 km
1. Drive from Downpatrick to Corkcar 390.4 km
4h 25m
€69–100
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
8h 24m
€73–342
Bus via Roughal Park
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
8h 13m
€43–173
Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
7h 47m
€76–239
Line 215 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
7h 29m

Downpatrick to Cork by bus, train, and tram

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Cork Alfred Street via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 7h 49m.

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