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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Londonderry 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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    8h 11m
    £52–76

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Derry Foylesidebus bus 705x
    8h 53m
    £33–50

  3. Drive  255.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cork to Londonderrycar car 255.7 mi
    5h 11m
    £64–92

  4. Fly to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ORK - LDY
    7h 44m
    £78–346

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    9h 40m
    £42–67

  6. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ORK - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    8h 59m
    £92–277

Cork to Londonderry by train and tram

Calendar152Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Londonderry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Derry Foyleside via Bachelors Walk and The Gresham Hotel in around 8h 53m.

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