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Trip Overview

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.

6h 22m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Cork to Belfast Central Station train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink13h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 53m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink14h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 279.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland?

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.

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