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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Caernarfon by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 13m
    £50–89

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 40m
    £46–160

  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 49m
    £69–240

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 29m
    £49–88

  5. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 52m
    £49–159

  6. 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 20m
    £60–252

  7. 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
    9h 58m
    £77–270

  8. 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 35m
    £79–290

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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 the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A.

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