There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Munster 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 / ...
5h 26m€44–65Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 15m€35–47Bus
- 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 7m€42–160Drive 403.8 km
- Drive from Belfast to Corkcar 403.8 km
4h 24m€74–106Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
6h 30m€93–297Fly Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
6h 15m€81–288Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain
7h 22m€44–225
Belfast to Munster by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Munster is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Munster is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Munster. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Munster. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Belfast and Munster is 448 km. The road distance is 403.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Munster without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Belfast to Munster, including transfers.
Belfast to Munster bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Munster train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Munster is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 6h 30m.
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 26m. 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.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–260
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- 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
- €60–190
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- 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 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- 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
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Munster bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Munster train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Munster is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Belfast to Munster.
There are 320+ hotels available in Munster.