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 €80 - €300 and takes 5h 55m.

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 5h 55m and costs €80 - €300.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cork?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cork is 712 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 train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 47m and costs €210 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Bournemouth to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 287+ hotels available in Cork.

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

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

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
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
5h 55m
€84–293
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
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 53m
€64–337
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
16h 47m
€210–413
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1ferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
29h 9m
€127–351
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 30m
€77–301
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 22m
€94–323
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 12m
€67–286
Train, ferry, bus via Cherbourg-Octeville
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
35h 11m
€73–742

Bournemouth to Cork by train, ferry, and bus

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16h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 711.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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 Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Bournemouth to Cork Anderson's Quay via Reading, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 16h 47m.

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