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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cork is to bus and ferry which costs €80 - €120 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €200.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cork?

The distance between Cardiff and Cork is 485 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which takes 11h 57m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Cardiff to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 282+ hotels available in Cork.

Cardiff to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Cork by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
5h 15m
€75–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
6h 24m
€54–267
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
11h 57m
€81–288
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
13h 4m
€160–262
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillerybus 40
15h 42m
€80–120
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 18m
€129–371
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 45m
€91–240
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 21m
€76–213
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
13h 10m
€84–228

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

13Weekly Services

11h 57mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.4 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Cork. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, 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 Cardiff Central to Cork Anderson's Quay via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 11h 57m.

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