There are 7 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Cork Airport
best- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
3h 37m€69–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 5m€36–48Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 31m€54–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Cork410.4 km
4h 39mDrive 410.4 km
- Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Corkcar 410.4 km
4h 39m€72–104Fly to Shannon Airport, train
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BFS - SNN
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain
7h 28m€75–211Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
7h 30m€53–189
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Cork is 357 km. The road distance is 410.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork, including transfers.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast International Airport station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Ryanair UK, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Cork via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €75–190
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €75–190
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–190
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–250
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Shannon Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–360
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cork.
There are 335+ hotels available in Cork.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Cork. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














