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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cork is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €260 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cork is to bus and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €260.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cork?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cork is 715 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Bournemouth to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cork bus from?

Bournemouth to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cork bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 134+ hotels available in Cork.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

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

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 London Heathrow Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 16m
€88–254
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
28h 28m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
29h 9m
€151–1,161
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
6h 44m
€95–363
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
7h 19m
€97–333
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
7h 43m
€103–265
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
6h 55m
€100–340
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
30h 40m
€98–908

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Cork.

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Distance: 714.7 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Cork. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 226 bus to South Mall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Cork Alfred Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 28h 28m.

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