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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Cork by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4h 24m
    €78–228

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    7h 14m
    €47–181

  3. 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

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary

    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 Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    15h 14m
    €128–199

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Roscoff to Corkferry ferry
    31h 43m
    €180–188

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    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
    6h 3m
    €152–489

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    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 34m
    €85–311

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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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