The average bus between Cork and Belfast Port takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork to Belfast Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cork and Belfast Port. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Belfast Port at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 2 and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork to Belfast Port? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Belfast Port. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Belfast Port station via Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Cork to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.
The distance between Cork and Belfast Port is 348.7 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to West Bank Close via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Upper Queen Street in around 7h 18m.