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

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There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Caernarfon by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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
    9h 22m
    £56–85

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 1
    10h 7m

  3. Fly Cork Airport 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 Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    7h 58m
    £63–235

  4. Bus, ferry via Bangor Railway Station H

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 46m
    £93–234

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus
    7h 32m
    £61–235

  6. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    10h 8m
    £72–244

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    8h 42m
    £76–278

  8. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 37m
    £110–294

  9. Fly Cork Airport 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 Euston to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 37m
    £163–441

Cork to Caernarfon by train, tram, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Caernarfon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead Port in around 10h 7m.

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