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How to get fromCork to Derry City and Strabaneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane by train, bus, or car

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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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    8h 36m
    £122–165

  2. Bus via Foyle Street Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    9h 44m
    £25–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Strabane Bus Stnbus bus 32
    8h 48m
    £27–61

  4. Drive  242.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Derry City and Strabanecar car 242.2 mi
    4h 51m
    £60–86

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Strabane Bus Stnbus bus 32
    9h 3m
    £26–58

Cork to Derry City and Strabane by train, tram, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Derry City and Strabane via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Berryhill Road via Airport Zone 12, Strabane Bus Stn, and Strabane Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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