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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cork is to train and fly which costs €40 - €190 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €40 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Cork. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Underpass, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Cork?

The distance between Blackpool and Cork is 555 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h 40m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Blackpool to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Cork bus from?

Blackpool to Cork bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Cork bus arrive?

Blackpool to Cork bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 281+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool 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
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1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 53m
€43–185
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
17h 40m
€147–311
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpass42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
19h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cork
10h 24m
€160–245
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
5h 58m
€87–243
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 49m
€74–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 43m
€73–194
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Square42
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
6. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Street
19h 48m

Blackpool to Cork by train, foot, ferry, and bus

12Weekly Services

17h 40mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Cork. However, you can 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 Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Cork Anderson's Quay via Manchester Piccadilly, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 17h 40m.

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