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 €80 - €120 and takes 16h 9m.

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 43m and costs €85 - €280.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Cork?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Cork is 686 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 13h 20m and costs €90 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Aberystwyth to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 290+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cork by train, plane, bus, or 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 to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
7h 43m
€88–278
Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus Stationbus T5
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillerybus 40
16h 9m
€80–116
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
13h 20m
€90–148
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
14h 6m
€180–263
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
8h 34m
€89–247
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
10h 8m
€123–321
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
10h
€149–292
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
8h 17m
€132–322

Aberystwyth to Cork by bus and ferry

13Weekly Services

13h 20mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.2 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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 Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cork Anderson's Quay via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Fishguard Harbour station, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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