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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Cork is to fly which costs €35 - €150 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.

How far is it from Bolton to Cork?

The distance between Bolton and Cork is 494 km.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 40m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Bolton to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Cork bus from?

Bolton to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 278+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Cork by plane, train, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
4h 53m
€36–146
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
16h 40m
€139–303
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
20h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bolton to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 16m
€117–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
5h 34m
€82–214
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 27m
€69–213
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 45m
€65–165

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

12Weekly Services

16h 40mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.5 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK) twice daily.

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