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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Cork is to bus and ferry and train which costs €70 - €100 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Cork is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 34m and costs €90 - €130.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Cork?

The distance between Caernarfon and Cork is 423 km.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Cork without a car is to taxi and ferry and train which takes 8h 5m and costs €150 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Caernarfon to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 277+ hotels available in Cork.

Caernarfon to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Cork by taxi, ferry, train, bus, 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.

Taxi, ferry, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferry
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
8h 5m
€156–212
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watling4X
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
11h 18m
€72–98
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead station4X
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
11h 16m
€89–129
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
6h 34m
€92–126

Caernarfon to Cork by bus, foot, and ferry

12Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 422.6 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Cork. However, you can take the taxi to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the bus to Samuel Beckett Bridge, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Cork Alfred Street via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Holyhead station, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, and Aston Quay in around 11h 16m.

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