The average train between Belfast Central Station and Cork takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast Central Station to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Belfast Central Station and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast Central Station is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Belfast Central Station to Cork? 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 train from Belfast Central Station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Belfast Central Station to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast Central Station to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Cork is 344.6 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Lanyon Place to Cork via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 15m.