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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Southampton is to fly and train which costs £70 - £270 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Southampton is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £410.

How far is it from Cork to Southampton?

The distance between Cork and Southampton is 342 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Southampton without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 20m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cork to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1962+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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

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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 Southampton Centraltrain
6h 27m
£91–235
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 24m
£72–250
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 London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
14h 20m
£162–270
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 Southampton Centraltrain
17h 33m
£180–396
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 Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 2m
£115–402
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 32m
£75–261
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 14m
£78–339
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 International to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 54m
£90–282
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 17m
£107–421
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 Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 1m
£125–328
Train, ferry via Birmingham
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
16h 14m
£162–253

Cork to Southampton by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

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Distance: 340 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Southampton. 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, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Southampton Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 14h 20m.

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