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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Cork is to bus and fly which costs €30 - €180 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Cork is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €230.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Cork?

The distance between Birkenhead and Cork is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 10m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Birkenhead to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 165+ hotels available in Cork.

Birkenhead to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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

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

Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 9m
€30–171
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester 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 / ...
11h 10m
€112–177
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
12h 31m
€112–180
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
13h 3m
€88–127
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
6h 20m
€62–227
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
4h 18m
€70–228
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
6h 13m
€45–228

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

26Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Cork.

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Distance: 519.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Birkenhead to Cork. However, you can take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station, 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 Birkenhead Central to Cork via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 10m.

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