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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Cork is to train and bus and fly which costs €90 - €230 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Cork is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €85 - €230.

How far is it from Bridgend to Cork?

The distance between Bridgend and Cork is 517 km.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 11h 46m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Bridgend to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in Cork.

Bridgend to Cork - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bridgend to Cork by train, bus, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
5h 48m
€85–222
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 5m
€72–342
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station40
11h 46m
€106–198
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to CorkIc / ...
13h 56m
€110–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bridgend to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
10h 21m
€137–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 37m
€148–483
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 52m
€113–402
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
7h 39m
€124–422
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
8h 27m
€115–280
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 58m
€93–223
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
12h 21m
€108–186
Train, ferry, bus #3
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
13h 23m
€108–145

Bridgend to Cork by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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11h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 517.4 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bridgend to Cork. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), walk to Queensway Q1, take the bus to Airport Bus Station, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Bridgend to Cork Bus Station via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 11h 46m.

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