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How to get fromBristol to Corkby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Cork by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Bristol Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4h 38m
    €73–207

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    13h 24m
    €122–199

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    13h 44m
    €165–262

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    5h 58m
    €152–479

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    5h 29m
    €84–311

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    6h 54m
    €115–352

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    7h 3m
    €112–347

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    14h 52m
    €141–225

Bristol to Cork by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cork, Ireland?

Aer Lingus flies from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK) once daily.

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