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 - €280 and takes 6h 21m.

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 21m and costs €80 - €280.

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 28h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 276+ hotels available in Cork.

Bournemouth to Cork - 9 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 Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cork by bus, plane, busferry, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 21m
€84–271
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
35h 10m
€72–745
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
28h 38m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork208 / ...
29h 8m
€117–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
6h 41m
€110–300
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
7h 23m
€73–275
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
7h 35m
€100–326
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 18m
€152–319
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
7h 4m
€75–329

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

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1h 22mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 28h 38m.

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