What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cobh?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cobh is to fly and train which costs €70 - €200 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Cobh?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €80 - €270.

How far is it from Bristol to Cobh?

The distance between Bristol and Cobh is 449 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Cobh without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cobh without a car is to bus and ferry via Swansea which takes 17h 5m and costs €120 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Cobh?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Bristol to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 304+ hotels available in Cobh.

Bristol to Cobh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, line 200 bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Cobh by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, line 200 bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
5h 26m
Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 18m
€72–192
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Bridgetown to Waterford Hospital370
5. Drive from Waterford Hospital to Cobh
13h 37m
€129–244
Bus, ferry via Swansea
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station112 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 5m
€128–217
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Port
4. Take the car ferry from Glenbrook to Passage West Carrigaloe
28h 3m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
7h 3m
€118–468
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 43m
€83–268
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
16h 40m
€95–157
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station112
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 46m
€117–176
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobh
10h 51m
€139–196

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449.4 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cobh, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Cobh. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cobh via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Bridgetown, and Waterford Hospital in around 13h 37m.

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