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

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 53m
    £45–191

  2. 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
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Walescar car
    11h 20m
    £86–381

  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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    13h 3m
    £102–169

  4. 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    14h 48m
    £105–172

  5. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 37m
    £55–251

  6. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 18m
    £65–255

  7. 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 King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    7h 44m
    £110–376

  8. 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    8h 24m
    £58–228

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Kiveton Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Wales via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 20m.

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