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How to get fromCork to South Westby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to South West by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Exeter

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane ORK - EXT
    8h 2m
    £144–472

  2. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    16h 46m
    £190–294

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    19h 12m
    £164–282

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 678 bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Phone Boxbus bus
    7h 17m

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 31m
    £150–447

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    18h 51m
    £167–283

Cork to South West by bus, foot, tram, ferry, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cork to South West.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day.

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