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How to get fromCaernarfon to Corkby taxi, ferry, train, bus, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Taxi, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyheadtaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorktrainIc
    7h 46m
    €133–169

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus4X
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
    10h 39m
    €69–93

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar
    6h 35m
    €88–127

  4. Taxi, ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferrytaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorktrainIc
    7h 48m
    €159–215

Caernarfon to Cork by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Cork Alfred Street via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Aston Quay in around 10h 39m.

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