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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Plymouth is to train and fly which costs £70 - £260 and takes 10h 13m.

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 49m and costs £120 - £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 24h 51m.

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 bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 44m and costs £160 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Cork to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Cork to Plymouth - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Plymouth by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
6h 49m
£126–275
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
10h 13m
£71–254
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 Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
18h 44m
£168–413
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
24h 51m
£125–493
Fly Cork Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane ORK - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 20m
£129–300
Fly Cork Airport 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 46m
£179–487

Cork to Plymouth by bus, ferry, and train

6Weekly Services

18h 44mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Road to Plymouth via Ringaskiddy, Cork Port, and Port de Roscoff in around 24h 51m.

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