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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cork is to train and fly which costs €70 - €190 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Cork. However, there are services departing from St James Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.

How far is it from Burnley to Cork?

The distance between Burnley and Cork is 564 km.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 18h 32m and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Burnley to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Cork bus from?

Burnley to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Burnley to Cork bus arrive?

Burnley to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 281+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Burnley to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
6h 14m
€52–188
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
18h 32m
€186–328
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
19h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Burnley to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 40m
€120–217
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
8h 3m
€95–225
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 34m
€75–187
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 15m
€89–243
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
9h 6m
€80–197

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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Distance: 563.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Burnley to Cork. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Mechanics Institute to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place via Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 18h 32m.

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