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How to get fromCork to East Midlandsby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    5h 57m
    £79–264

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    8h 56m
    £70–191

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to East Midlandscar car
    11h 51m
    £95–395

  4. Train, ferry

    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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    5. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    13h 49m
    £130–230

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    16h 33m
    £149–242

  6. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    6h 51m
    £96–272

  7. 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 St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    6h 39m
    £152–424

  8. 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 Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    7h 14m
    £97–280

  9. Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    6h 39m
    £93–342

  10. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    7h 54m
    £143–300

  11. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    7h 44m
    £89–310

  12. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    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 Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    14h 48m
    £146–238

Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cork to East Midlands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 361.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and East Midlands, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to East Midlands. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Melton Mowbray, then take the taxi to East Midlands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to East Midlands via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 51m.

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