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 £90 - £340 and takes 5h 40m.

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 5h 40m and costs £90 - £340.

How far is it from Cork to Southampton?

The distance between Cork and Southampton is 425 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 bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 32m and costs £140 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cork to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2043+ hotels available in Southampton.

Cork to Southampton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Southampton by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 40m
£91–332
Fly 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 30m
£77–282
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 32m
£141–358
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 Westbury (Wilts)train
4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
30h 1m
£197–648
Fly to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ORK - SOU
5h 48m
£110–267
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 28m
£106–240
Fly 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 22m
£79–316
Fly 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 3m
£79–362

Cork to Southampton by bus, ferry, and train

6Weekly Services

17h 32mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 3 times a day.

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