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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sunderland is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Sunderland is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Interchange via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

How far is it from Cork to Sunderland?

The distance between Cork and Sunderland is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Sunderland without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 10m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cork to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Cork to Sunderland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Sunderland by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly Cork Airport to Newcastle
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ORK - NCL
7h 19m
£75–206
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
7h 35m
£47–138
Train, ferry, bus
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
16h 10m
£110–219
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 Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus
18h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar
10h 4m
£131–380
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 29m
£89–291
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 Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
7h 42m
£87–281

Cork to Sunderland by train, tram, foot, ferry, and bus

52Weekly Services

16h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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