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How to get fromCork to Swanseaby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Swansea by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 29m
    £98–260

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    9h
    £68–244

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    12h 49m
    £119–282

  4. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    7h 19m
    £155–477

  5. 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 New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 39m
    £98–314

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    9h 6m
    £101–319

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    9h 20m
    £95–265

  8. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Stnbus bus 340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    12h 58m
    £77–123

  9. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    13h 38m
    £81–123

  10. Bus, ferry, train via Jameson Distillery

    1. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    14h 13m
    £133–294

Cork to Swansea by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Swansea. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Swansea via SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, and Pembroke Dock in around 12h 49m.

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