The average train between Cork City and Belfast takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork City to Belfast. 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 3 hours between Cork City and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork City is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Belfast at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork City to Belfast? 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 Cork City to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cork City station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Cork City to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork City to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Cork City and Belfast is 344.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 26m.