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How to get fromCork to Leighby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Leigh by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    5h 18m
    £39–184

  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
    10h 6m
    £70–359

  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 Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    11h 43m
    £81–147

  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 Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    13h 36m
    £82–220

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the bus from Birchwood station to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 34m

  6. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    7h 48m
    £52–213

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    8h 9m
    £55–166

Cork to Leigh by train, tram, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Leigh, Wigan, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Leigh. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Newton-le-Willows, walk to Newton-le-Willows Interchange, then take the line 34 bus to Leigh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Leigh via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 6m.

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