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The average train between Northern Ireland and Cork takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Northern Ireland to Cork. 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 5m
Duration
448 km
Distance
€54
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
5h 26m
€44–66

Northern Ireland to Cork train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Northern Ireland and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)11h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 32m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 32m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 32m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 32m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 2 changes

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

Want to know about travelling from Northern Ireland to Cork? 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 Northern Ireland to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 447.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

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

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