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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Southport is to fly and train which costs £45 - £200 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Southport is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs £45 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Duke Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.

How far is it from Cork to Southport?

The distance between Cork and Southport is 292 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Southport without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 15h 26m and costs £55 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cork to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Southport bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1956+ hotels available in Southport.

Cork to Southport - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Southport by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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Fly to Liverpool, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
4h 59m
£45–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 5m
£70–358
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
15h 26m
£55–334
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 40m
£45–195
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
13h 47m
£52–330
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 Bus Stationbus
19h 9m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 290.5 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Southport. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Southport. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Southport via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 5m.

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