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How to get fromManchester to County Corkby plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to County Cork by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, line 215 bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from St Patrick's Street to Blarney Eastbus bus
    5h 11m
    €46–217

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester 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 County Corkcar car
    10h 20m
    €87–428

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    12h 25m
    €112–190

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    5h 44m
    €57–258

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    7h 15m
    €60–187

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    6h 50m
    €82–308

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Mallowbus bus
    7h 52m
    €56–237

Manchester to County Cork by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and County Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to County Cork. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn, walk to St Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to County Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 20m.

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