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 £55 - £230 and takes 8h 33m.

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 23m and costs £85 - £250.

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 bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 14h 2m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cork to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 957+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Cork to Porthcawl - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Porthcawl by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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 23m
£89–245
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 33m
£56–223
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
2. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Stnbus 340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bridgendtrain
14h 2m
£94–153
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 14m
£148–462
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 33m
£89–299
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 13m
£120–347
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
£94–309
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 17m
£92–265
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus 370
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bridgendtrain
14h 41m
£90–143
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
£128–300
Bus, ferry, train via Jameson Distillery
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 48m
£99–152

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

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14h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.3 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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 bus from Cork Bus Stn to Griffin Park via Waterford Bus Stn, The Clock Tower, Wexford Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 14h 2m.

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