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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Leicester is to train and fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs £130 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

How far is it from Cork to Leicester?

The distance between Cork and Leicester is 469 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Leicester without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 19h 59m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cork to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Leicester bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 999+ hotels available in Leicester.

Cork to Leicester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Leicester by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or busferry

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Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 26m
£131–399
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 27m
£36–199
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Leicestercar
11h 48m
£92–391
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 Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
5. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
19h 59m
£129–334
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 58m
£94–287
Fly Cork Airport 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 Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 32m
£69–303
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
6h 33m
£71–239
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
6h 59m
£60–284
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
7h 30m
£47–148
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
8h 23m
£50–146
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 Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus
22h 32m

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

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Distance: 466.4 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Leicester. 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 Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Leicester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Leicester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 48m.

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