There are 5 ways to get from Belfast International Airport to Cork by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
3h 37m€69–214Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 32m€51–192Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 31m€54–80Drive 410.4 km
- Drive from Belfast International Airport to Corkcar 410.4 km
4h 38m€72–104Bus
- 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 45m€53–189
Belfast International Airport to Cork by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Cork is to bus via Dublin which costs €50 - €200 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Cork is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast International Airport to Cork. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast International Airport 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 International Airport and Cork is 357 km. The road distance is 410.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast International Airport 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 International Airport to Cork, including transfers.
Belfast International Airport to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast International Airport to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast International Airport 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 via Dublin, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Belfast International Airport, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- +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
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 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast International Airport to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast International Airport to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast International Airport to Cork is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Belfast International Airport to Cork.
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