The average train between Belfast and Cork City takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Cork City. 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 and Cork City. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cork City at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Cork City? 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 to Cork City. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Cork City station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Belfast to Cork City train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Cork City train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Belfast and Cork City is 344.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 29m.