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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sunderland is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 18h 31m.

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 41m and costs £75 - £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 31m.

How far is it from Cork to Sunderland?

The distance between Cork and Sunderland is 393 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 9m and costs £100 - £180.

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 1944+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Cork to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Sunderland by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly Cork Airport to Newcastle, bus
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ORK - NCL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
7h 19m
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
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 Interchangebus
18h 31m
£53–76
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 9m
£105–174
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
£133–383
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 41m
£75–295
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 Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
8h 20m
£74–236
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
7h 35m
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
8h 28m
£86–298
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 42m
£96–330

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

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Distance: 390.9 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Sunderland. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Fawcett Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Interchange via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 16h 9m.

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