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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Porthcawl is to train and fly which costs £60 - £220 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Porthcawl is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs £85 - £240.

How far is it from Cork to Porthcawl?

The distance between Cork and Porthcawl is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Porthcawl without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 34m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cork to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 936+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 25m
£89–235
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
8h 50m
£63–218
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 34m
£131–219
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 Bridgendtrain
14h 43m
£128–299
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 Bridgendtrain
7h 17m
£148–452
Fly Cork Airport 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
7h 35m
£88–299
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 London Paddington to Bridgendtrain
8h 16m
£115–347
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 Wilmslow to Bridgendtrain
9h 16m
£91–255
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 Bridgendtrain
9h 3m
£92–309
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to SETU Cork Roadbus 40
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 Bridgendtrain
14h 49m
£98–151

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

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14h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.3 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Porthcawl, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Porthcawl. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Bridgend, walk to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, then take the bus to Griffin Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Northways via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 14h 34m.

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