What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cork is to bus and ferry via Pembroke Dock which costs €70 - €100 and takes 15h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cork is to train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €85 - €260.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Cork?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Cork is 687 km.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cork without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 14h 2m and costs €70 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Cork?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Aberystwyth to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 280+ hotels available in Cork.

Aberystwyth to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cork by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 29m
€86–257
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
8h 40m
€71–204
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
14h 2m
€73–137
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
14h 13m
€111–202
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 18m
€112–156
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
9h 17m
€113–304
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
8h 8m
€120–290
Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus StationT5
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
15h 27m
€74–98

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.9 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth 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 Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Fishguard Harbour station, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 14h 2m.

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