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

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Fota Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    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 56m
    €46–70

  2. 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 55m
    €53–175

  3. Drive  403 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Fota Islandcar car 403 km
    4h 31m
    €74–107

  4. Bus via Dublin

    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
    7h 3m
    €46–62

Belfast to Fota Island by train and tram

Calendar200Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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 56m. 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 Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 55m.

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