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How to get fromCork Airport (ORK) to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 56m
    £66–191

  2. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 39m
    £99–159

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    30h 3m
    £209–566

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 19m
    £68–256

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 3m
    £143–319

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cardiff. However, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Airport to Cardiff Central via Cork Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 13h 39m.

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