Belfast to Cork train

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Great Western Rail
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West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
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Great Western Rail
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1,000+ travel companies
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Belfast to Cork

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
IrelandIreland
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Take a train from Belfast to Cork and enjoy the approximately 343 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Distance
343 km
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29

Trains From Belfast To Cork

Trains from Belfast to Cork operate between 2:30 a.m and 7:47 p.m. There are up to five services each hour. The trip is indirect, and entails one change at Dublin. The distance between the two cities is approximately 428 kilometres, which takes a duration of about 5 hours 43 minutes. This route is served by LUAS, and InterCity Irish Rail, including Northern Ireland Railways, and Enterprise.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Belfast To Cork?

Departure Stations: Trains from Belfast To Cork depart from Belfast Central, which is located approximately three kilometres to the east of the city centre. The station is well served by buses, including routes 2, 3, 4a, 6a, 600 and many more. The trip from the centre to the rail station generally takes up to 15 minutes by bus. The first leg of the journey is from Belfast Central Station to Dublin Connolly Station. Travellers then board a second train at Dublin Heuston Station - which is a six minute walk away.

Arrival Station: Trains from Belfast To Cork arrive at Cork Kent Station, which is approximately 2.4 kilometres from the city centre. Bus number 205 provides a service from the station to the city centre. The journey takes about 11 minutes.

FAQs: Belfast to Cork train

FAQs: Travel by train from Belfast to Cork easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Cork.
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Booking trains from Belfast to Cork in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Belfast to Cork is 343 km.
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cork is by coach, costing approximately £29.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Belfast to Cork.
To travel from Belfast to Cork, you can take a coach.
There is no night train service from Belfast to Cork.

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