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How to get fromCork to Belfast Central Stationby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    5h 39m
    £42–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    6h 21m
    £29–41

  3. Drive 251.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Belfast Central Stationcar car 251.1 mi
    4h 25m
    £61–89

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ORK - BHD
    6h 24m
    £77–235

  5. Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    6h 24m
    £37–147

Cork to Belfast Central Station by train, tram, and foot

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Belfast Lanyon Place via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Belfast Central Station via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Europa Bus Centre in around 6h 21m.

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