There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Port to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 33m€42–63Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- 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 11m€30–169Drive 409.9 km
- Drive from Belfast Port to Corkcar 409.9 km
4h 30m€77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 28m€42–161
Belfast Port to Cork by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Cork is to bus which costs €40 - €170 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Cork is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Port to Cork. However, there are services departing from Thomas Johnston and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Port 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 33m.
The distance between Belfast Port and Cork is 455 km. The road distance is 409.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Port to Cork without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Belfast Port to Cork, including transfers.
Belfast Port to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Port to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Port to Cork is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €30 - €170 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Belfast Port, Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Thomas Johnston to Cork via Donegall Place, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thomas Johnston to Cork Alfred St via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 10 in around 7h 11m.
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- 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
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- 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
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast Port to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Port to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Port to Cork is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Belfast Port to Cork.
There are 312+ hotels available in Cork.