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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Plymouth is to fly and train which costs £110 - £280 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Plymouth is to fly and train which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct ferry between Cork and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cork to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Cork Port and arriving at Plymouth via Port de Roscoff. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 9m.

How far is it from Cork to Plymouth?

The distance between Cork and Plymouth is 392 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Plymouth without a car is to train and ferry via Crewe which takes 16h 29m and costs £190 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Cork to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1616+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Cork to Plymouth - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car ferry

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

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Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
6h 53m
£111–280
Train, ferry via Crewe
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 Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
16h 29m
£192–308
Bus, ferry, train
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 Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
17h 20m
£156–276
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
25h 9m
£143–431
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
7h 53m
£170–487
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
8h 27m
£127–349
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 Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
16h 53m
£175–303

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

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16h 29mAverage Duration

£192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.1 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from City Hall to Plymouth via Ringaskiddy, Cork Port, and Port de Roscoff in around 25h 9m.

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