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How to get fromPortrush to Corkby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    7h 54m
    €63–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    10h 6m
    €44–59

  3. Drive  451.4 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Corkcar car 451.4 km
    5h 51m
    €82–119

  4. Fly from City Of Derry Airport

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LDY - ORK
    8h 36m
    €106–417

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    10h 50m
    €64–204

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    8h 57m
    €123–335

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BFS - ORK
    8h 7m
    €94–308

Portrush to Cork by train and tram

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Portrush to Cork via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Cork Alfred St via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 10h 6m.

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