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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dorset is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £95 - £160 and takes 27h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Dorset is to fly and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs £80 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 12m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Cork to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Dorset bus from?

Cork to Dorset bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Dorset bus arrive?

Cork to Dorset bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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
best
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 44m
£81–321
Fly to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
10h 6m
£51–290
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
5. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
27h 12m
£95–153
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
30h 3m
£480–1,667
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 5m
£103–269
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
9h 56m
£101–336
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 Pooletrain
9h 49m
£93–308
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 Bournemouthtrain
10h 28m
£106–320
Bus, car ferry
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 carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
32h
£118–795
Bus, ferry
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 to Cherbourgferry
4. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Pooleferry
33h 16m
£146–163

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.2 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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 bus from Cork Alfred St to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 27h 12m.

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