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

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 22m
    €52–211

  2. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    8h 4m
    €50–152

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar car
    10h 54m
    €93–444

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 41m
    €115–210

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    13h 17m
    €114–202

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    6h 13m
    €63–272

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    5h 58m
    €104–325

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Cork. However, you can 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 Wakefield to Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 54m.

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