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How to get fromCork to Birkenheadby plane, car, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Birkenhead by plane, car, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Liverpool

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    4h 5m
    £32–195

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    9h 32m
    £66–352

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 30m
    £84–137

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    12h 24m
    £125–290

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 28m
    £41–178

  6. 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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 4m
    £59–279

Cork to Birkenhead by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Ryanair flies from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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