There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Fota Island 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 16m€45–69Bus
- 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
6h 57m€52–184Drive 403 km
- Drive from Belfast to Fota Islandcar 403 km
4h 31m€72–104Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
7h€95–302Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 1m€46–62Fly from Belfast International Airport
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
6h 45m€83–283
Belfast to Fota Island by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Fota Island is to bus via Dublin which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Fota Island is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at IDA Carrigtwohill via Airport Zone 10 and Kent Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Glounthane via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Belfast and Fota Island is 457 km. The road distance is 403 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Fota Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Belfast to Fota Island, including transfers.
Belfast to Fota Island bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Fota Island is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Glounthane via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to IDA Carrigtwohill via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and Kent Station in around 6h 57m.
- 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
- €60–200
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- 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
- €19–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Fota Island bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Fota Island is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Belfast to Fota Island.
There are 327+ hotels available in Fota Island.