There are 7 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Cork Airport
best- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
4h 22m€90–261Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
7h 24m€45–178Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 10m€46–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Cork409.8 km
4h 29mDrive 409.8 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Corkcar 409.8 km
4h 29m€72–104Fly to Shannon Airport, train
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHD - SNN
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain
8h 3m€109–286Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 37m
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork is to bus which costs €40 - €180 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €90 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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 10m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Cork is 363 km. The road distance is 409.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–230
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- 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 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Aircoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork.
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