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How to get fromBelfast to Munsterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Munster 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 29m
    €44–66

  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 15m
    €35–47

  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
    6h 7m
    €42–160

  4. Drive  403.8 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar car 403.8 km
    4h 24m
    €74–107

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train
    7h 22m
    €44–215

Belfast to Munster by train and tram

Calendar200Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Munster, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Cork Alfred St via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 7m.

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