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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Cork Airport (ORK)by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cork Airport (ORK) by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    5h 37m
    €94–243

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    5h 36m
    €56–255

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    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
    16h 52m
    €124–338

  4. Drive, bus, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Interchangecar car
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    3. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    32h 23m
    €176–640

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h 35m
    €162–499

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    7h 2m
    €98–312

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    8h 1m
    €101–352

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    8h 24m
    €98–313

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    32h 41m
    €230–750

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cork Airport (ORK) by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cork Airport (ORK). However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, then fly to Cork Airport (ORK). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Cork Airport via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff Central, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 16h 52m.

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