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How to get fromCork to Bristolby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    4h 7m
    £61–175

  2. 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 Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    13h 48m
    £101–166

  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 Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    14h 14m
    £137–218

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 56m
    £125–407

  5. 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 47m
    £67–259

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 34m
    £118–198

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

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

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