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Six ways to Travel from Cork to Belfast

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Cheapest
By car (419 km)
4 h 7 min
419 km.
from $23
Other
Rideshare
4 h 7 min
419 km.
from $15.94
Bus
5 h 31 min
344 km.
from $73.80
Bus via Dublin
6 h 20 min
344 km.
from $41.17
Train
5 h 46 min
344 km.
from $87.98
Bus, Plane
7 h 17 min
343 km.
from $72.96

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:
$358.70–$978.26
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:
$358.70–$978.26
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:
$27.17–$38.04
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26
Bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
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 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$28.26
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$27.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Belfast is to bus via Dublin which costs $31.52 - $50 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Belfast is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Great Victoria Street via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Cork to Belfast?

The distance between Cork and Belfast is 421 km. The road distance is 420.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cork to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast bus from?

Cork to Belfast bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Belfast train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Belfast?

The best way to get from Cork to Belfast is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 5h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Cork to Belfast bus arrive?

Cork to Belfast bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Where does the Cork to Belfast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cork to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Belfast is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cork to Belfast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cork to Belfast?

Book your Cork to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1131+ hotels available in Belfast. Prices start at $53 per night.
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