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 €90 - €280 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 €90 - €280.

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 London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cork?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cork is 714 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 27h 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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 290+ hotels available in Cork.

Bournemouth to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 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
€92–277
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria 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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
27h
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
€132–521
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 41m
€97–362
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 24m
€102–340
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 39m
€114–288
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
7h 13m
€115–439
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
7h 4m
€102–391
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 38m
€124–928

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Cork.

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Distance: 714.3 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 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Cork Alfred Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 27h.

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