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How to get fromCork to Carlisleby train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Cork to Carlisle by train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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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
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    12h 46m
    £118–209

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 40m
    £73–242

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    15h 57m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    8h 48m
    £117–357

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane ORK - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 38m
    £102–271

  6. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    16h 3m

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ORK - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 55m
    £87–287

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORK - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 3m
    £78–252

  9. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    6h 25m
    £75–275

  10. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 54m
    £74–193

  11. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    8h 27m
    £77–229

  12. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SNN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    8h 28m
    £93–281

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Carlisle. 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 Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Bus Station via Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 57m.

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