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How to get fromDerby to Corkby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 54m
    €74–273

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    5h 5m
    €64–267

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar car
    11h 8m
    €98–451

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    12h 7m
    €113–210

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    5. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    17h 31m
    €198–348

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    6h 12m
    €77–300

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    6h 46m
    €127–384

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    7h 46m
    €89–257

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    6h 21m
    €94–338

  10. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    8h 5m
    €93–254

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Cork. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Derby to Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 8m.

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