There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 26m€44–65Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 15m€35–47Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
6h 7m€42–160Drive 403.8 km
- Drive from Belfast to Corkcar 403.8 km
4h 24m€74–107
Northern Ireland to Cork by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cork is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cork is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Cork. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Cork is 448 km. The road distance is 403.8 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Cork without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Northern Ireland to Cork, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Northern Ireland to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Cork is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Cork Alfred St via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Northern Ireland to Cork bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Northern Ireland to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Cork is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Northern Ireland to Cork.
There are 320+ hotels available in Cork.