There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Cobh by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 6m€46–70Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 14m€35–47Bus
- 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 5m€42–173Drive 408.7 km
- Drive from Belfast to Cobhcar 408.7 km
4h 36m€73–106Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
7h 17m€96–303Fly from Belfast International Airport
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
7h 2m€84–244
Belfast to Cobh by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cobh is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cobh is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Spy Hill via Airport Zone 10 and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Cobh via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Belfast and Cobh is 466 km. The road distance is 408.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Belfast to Cobh, including transfers.
Belfast to Cobh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Cobh is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cobh via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Spy Hill via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
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
- €75–260
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- 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
- +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
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Cobh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Cobh is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Belfast to Cobh.
There are 351+ hotels available in Cobh.