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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cork is to fly and train which costs €60 - €170 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €35 - €180.

How far is it from Birmingham to Cork?

The distance between Birmingham and Cork is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 12m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Birmingham to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 278+ hotels available in Cork.

Birmingham to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Cork by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
4h 33m
€36–174
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
12h 12m
€117–245
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
17h 24m
€88–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
9h 1m
€126–175
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
6h 11m
€91–266
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 27m
€106–301
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
6h 35m
€46–208
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
5h 57m
€90–274
Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 26m
€61–163
Train, ferry via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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
12h 59m
€121–210

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

26Weekly Services

12h 12mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Cork.

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Distance: 487.7 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Ryanair flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK) once daily.

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