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How to get fromCork to Ellesmere Portby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Ellesmere Port by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain train
    5h 5m
    £43–206

  2. 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
    9h 55m
    £69–355

  3. 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 Chestertrain train
    10h 30m
    £81–127

  4. 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 Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    12h 50m
    £118–271

  5. 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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 27m
    £46–211

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    8h 3m
    £63–198

  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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    8h 37m
    £55–220

  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 New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 2m
    £65–283

  9. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    7h 10m
    £92–265

Cork to Ellesmere Port by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ellesmere Port, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Ellesmere Port. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Liverpool Central, then take the train to Ellesmere Port. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Ellesmere Port via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 55m.

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