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

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 25m
    €44–220

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    5h 20m
    €42–230

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar car
    10h 2m
    €78–422

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 / ...
    11h 11m
    €95–175

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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
    12h 48m
    €95–248

  6. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    6h 59m
    €57–194

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    6h 16m
    €75–280

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Cork. However, you can take the train to Bolton, 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 Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wigan to Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 2m.

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