The average train between Cork and Belfast Central Station takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Belfast Central Station. 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 and Belfast Central Station. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Belfast Central Station at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork to Belfast Central Station? 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 to Belfast Central Station. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Belfast Grand Central station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Cork to Belfast Central Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Belfast Central Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Cork and Belfast Central Station is 344.6 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Lanyon Place via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 42m.