There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
8h 27m£87–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Waybus 32
9h 4m£39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Waybus 32
8h 49m£41–59Drive 242.2 mi
- Drive from Cork to Derry City and Strabanecar 242.2 mi
4h 51m£59–86Fly
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane ORK - LDY
9h 24m£54–302Bus via Foyle Street Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
9h 44m
Cork to Derry City and Strabane by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Berryhill Road via Airport Zone 12 and Strabane Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Londonderry via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Cork and Derry City and Strabane is 391 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane, including transfers.
Cork to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Derry City and Strabane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Derry City and Strabane is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £310 and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 4m.
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, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cork Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Cork Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £45–280
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £19–27
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £19–27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.
Cork to Derry City and Strabane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Derry City and Strabane is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Cork to Derry City and Strabane.
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