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

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

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    1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    4h 44m
    €49–277

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    10h 15m
    €105–168

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Stafford 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
    10h 44m
    €98–449

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    11h 18m
    €149–330

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 21m
    €49–270

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    4h 57m
    €58–218

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

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    6h 48m
    €70–241

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    6h 47m
    €134–298

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

    1. Take the train from Stafford to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h 3m
    €143–488

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

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    8h 13m
    €65–213

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

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Stafford to Cork. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Stafford to Cork via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 15m.

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