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How to get fromLisburn to Corkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lisburn to Cork by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Portadown

    best
    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 10m
    €39–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    6h 12m
    €26–39

  3. Drive  391.9 km

    1. Drive from Lisburn to Corkcar car 391.9 km
    4h 18m
    €73–106

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 39m
    €50–75

  5. Bus via Belfast Great Central

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    7h 20m
    €45–166

Lisburn to Cork by train and tram

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lisburn to Cork via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Cork Alfred St via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 12m.

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