What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to South West?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to South West is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £95 - £160 and takes 29h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to South West?

The fastest way to get from Cork to South West is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £180 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and South West?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to South West. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Phone Box via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 8m.

How far is it from Cork to South West?

The distance between Cork and South West is 253 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to South West without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to South West without a car is to ferry and car ferry and train which takes 27h 30m and costs £160 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Cork to South West?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cork to South West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to South West bus from?

Cork to South West bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to South West bus arrive?

Cork to South West bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 1508+ hotels available in South West.

Cork to South West - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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

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Fly Cork Airport to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane ORK - EXT
5h 50m
£184–332
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 21m
£96–255
Ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cork to Roscoffferry
2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
27h 30m
£164–480
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
5. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bampfylde Streetbus G5
29h 8m
£98–157
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
7h 22m
£138–294
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 29m
£145–457
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
28h 42m
£167–483

Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and South West, England?

KLM, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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