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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Margate is to fly and train which costs £75 - £300 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Margate is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs £120 - £410.

How far is it from Cork to Margate?

The distance between Cork and Margate is 461 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Margate without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 32m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cork to Margate, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Margate.

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

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

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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 Margatetrain
6h 7m
£127–404
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 25m
£79–292
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
14h 32m
£177–293
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
19h 46m
£165–281
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 Margatecar
14h 28m
£136–461
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 17m
£90–402
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
6h 48m
£85–317
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
8h 20m
£119–373
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
8h 38m
£88–311
Fly Cork Airport 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 London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
8h 24m
£153–362

Cork to Margate by train, tram, foot, and ferry

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14h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.7 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Margate. 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 Margate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Margate via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 32m.

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