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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork to Belfast Central Station

Composite routes from Cork to Belfast Central Station

Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
421 km.
from $23
Other
6 h 5 min
344 km.
from $86.76
6 h 24 min
344 km.
from $47.07
6 h 46 min
344 km.
from $59.50
7 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
343 km.
from $68.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$31.52–$141.30

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$23.91–$163.04

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Cork Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$815.22
Plane from Cork Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$815.22
Plane from Cork Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Cork to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$38.04
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$27.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station is to bus which costs $28.26 - $36.96 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Belfast Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Belfast Central Station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Belfast Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Belfast Central Station. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Great Victoria Street via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Cork to Belfast Central Station?

The distance between Cork and Belfast Central Station is 449 km. The road distance is 421.7 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Belfast Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast Central Station bus from?

Cork to Belfast Central Station bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast Central Station train from?

Cork to Belfast Central Station train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Cork station.

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Belfast Central Station?

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast Central Station is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $50 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $36.96 and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Cork to Belfast Central Station bus arrive?

Cork to Belfast Central Station bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 station.

What is the time difference between Cork and Belfast Central Station?

It is currently 08:31 at both, Cork and Belfast Central Station.

Where does the Cork to Belfast Central Station train arrive?

Cork to Belfast Central Station train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Cork to Belfast Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Belfast Central Station is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cork to Belfast Central Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast Central Station?

There are 1150+ hotels available in Belfast Central Station. Prices start at $52.11 per night.
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