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How to get fromBelfast to County Corkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to County Cork by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 25m
    €62–93

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    7h 15m
    €45–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    7h 7m
    €53–184

  4. Drive 413 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to County Corkcar car 413 km
    4h 32m
    €73–106

  5. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    7h 51m
    €98–282

  6. Fly from Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BFS - ORK
    7h 6m
    €81–243

Belfast to County Cork by train, tram, and bus

Calendar198Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Blarney East via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Saint Ann's Road via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and St Patrick's Street in around 7h 7m.

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