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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Corkby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h 1m
    €121–417

  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    5h 55m
    €69–272

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston 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 / ...
    13h 58m
    €178–295

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston 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
    15h 8m
    €170–276

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea 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
    13h 44m
    €147–515

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    6h 5m
    €75–295

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    6h 3m
    €82–367

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    8h 9m
    €124–352

Southend-on-Sea to Cork by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Cork. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 train from Southend Victoria to Cork via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 58m.

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