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

The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Cork is to train and fly which costs €45 - €190 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bootle to Cork is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bootle and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Cork. However, there are services departing from Riversdale Road and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.

How far is it from Bootle to Cork?

The distance between Bootle and Cork is 541 km.

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

The best way to get from Bootle to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h 43m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Bootle to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bootle to Cork bus from?

Bootle to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Bootle to Cork bus arrive?

Bootle to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bootle to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 52m
€46–183
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 43m
€189–360
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
18h 2m
€77–143
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
19h 17m
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
6h 46m
€73–195
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
4h 36m
€90–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 53m
€80–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bootle to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
7h 57m
€108–201

Bootle to Cork by bus, foot, and car ferry

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18h 2mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 540.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Bootle to Cork. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place via Liverpool South Parkway, Crewe, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 17h 43m.

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