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How to get fromCork to Southportby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain train
    5h 11m
    £45–224

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    5h 40m
    £41–181

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    10h 5m
    £70–358

  4. 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 Chestertrain train
    11h 36m
    £96–159

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    14h 59m
    £88–140

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    7h 3m
    £60–176

  7. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    8h 11m
    £54–219

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    7h 29m
    £65–258

Cork to Southport by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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, take the train to Liverpool Central, 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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