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Cork to Northern Ireland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Northern Ireland takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Northern Ireland. 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 7m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
5h 26m
£37–54

Cork to Northern Ireland train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork and Northern Ireland. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)11h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)14h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Northern Ireland? 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.

Map of how to get from Cork to Northern Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 26m.

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