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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Cork is to fly and train which costs €55 - €260 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €80 - €220.

How far is it from Barry to Cork?

The distance between Barry and Cork is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 12m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Barry to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 281+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Barry to Cork by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
6h 15m
€84–212
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 22m
€57–258
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Docktrain
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 Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
14h 12m
€106–172
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
14h 31m
€153–270
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
7h 22m
€141–399
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
9h 6m
€83–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
7h 54m
€69–274
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
9h 9m
€103–249
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
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 Jameson Distillerybus 40
15h 28m
€92–174

Barry to Cork by train, ferry, and bus

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14h 12mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Barry to Cork. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barry to Cork Anderson's Quay via Bridgend, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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