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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Cork is to train and fly which costs €50 - €200 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Cork. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

How far is it from Barnsley to Cork?

The distance between Barnsley and Cork is 571 km.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 18h 24m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Barnsley to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Cork bus from?

Barnsley to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Barnsley to Cork bus arrive?

Barnsley to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in Cork.

Barnsley to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 57m
€50–199
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockport
2. Take the train from Stockport to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
18h 24m
€198–351
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
22h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnsley to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 49m
€124–223
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 18m
€96–264
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 47m
€86–261
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 53m
€73–191
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
9h 7m
€83–230
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
6h 37m
€103–280

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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Distance: 571 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Barnsley to Cork. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, 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 Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place via Sheffield, Stockport, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 18h 24m.

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