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How to get fromBelfast to Fota Islandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Fota Island 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 / ...
    5h 55m
    €45–69

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    6h 48m
    €37–51

  3. Drive  403 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Fota Islandcar car 403 km
    4h 31m
    €72–104

  4. 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 6m
    €95–302

  5. 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
    6h 57m
    €52–188

  6. Fly from Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BFS - ORK
    6h 51m
    €83–243

Belfast to Fota Island by train and tram

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Fota via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast Glengall to Fota via The Gresham Hotel, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork in around 6h 48m.

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