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How to get fromCork to Carrickfergusby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Carrickfergus 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 / ...
    6h 11m
    £44–63

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    7h 23m
    £32–45

  3. Drive 260.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Carrickferguscar car 260.6 mi
    4h 36m
    £64–92

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ORK - BHD
    7h
    £83–244

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    8h 40m

Cork to Carrickfergus by train, tram, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cork to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Joymount via Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Pottinger's Entry High Street in around 7h 23m.

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