What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dorset is to fly and bus which costs £85 - £320 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs £100 - £330.

How far is it from Cork to Dorset?

The distance between Cork and Dorset is 480 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Dorset without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 2m and costs £190 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Dorset?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Cork to Dorset, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cork to Dorset - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Dorset by plane, bus, train, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 54m
£88–317
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
16h 2m
£193–328
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Warminstertrain
6. Take the taxi from Warminster to Dorsettaxi
17h 34m
£334–571
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 46m
£108–323
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 18m
£98–244
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train
8h 28m
£115–434
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain
10h 8m
£100–316
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
10h 46m
£109–336
Train, ferry via Stafford
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain
5. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train
17h 33m
£191–316
Bus, ferry, train, taxi via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to SETU Cork Roadbus 40
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Warminstertrain
6. Take the taxi from Warminster to Dorsettaxi
17h 37m
£303–423

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 477.2 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Dorset. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, take the bus to South Station, then take the bus to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Dorset via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 16h 2m.

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