Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Wales

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Wales by plane, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h
    £64–182

  2. Fly to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    5h 36m
    £44–204

  3. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 33m
    £122–198

  4. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 12m
    £135–306

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    6h 32m
    £45–204

  6. Fly 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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 24m
    £72–264

  7. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    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 Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 14m
    £104–158

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cork to Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Wales. 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, then take the bus to Kingsway K14. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides