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How to get fromSouth West to Corkby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from South West to Cork by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    5h 39m
    €163–351

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    9h 37m
    €84–248

  3. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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 / ...
    15h 8m
    €220–347

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    18h 40m
    €199–331

  5. Line 678 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Phone Box to Clifton Placebus bus
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    6h 52m

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    8h 7m
    €180–538

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    8h 22m
    €125–369

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    18h 1m
    €200–339

South West to Cork by bus, train, ferry, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between South West, England and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from South West to Cork. However, you can take the taxi to Exeter-Airport-EXT airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South West to Cork via Crediton, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 8m.

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