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 - €130 and takes 15h 29m.

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 30m and costs €75 - €210.

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 12h and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cardiff to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in Cork.

Cardiff to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 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 30m
€80–204
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 12m
€61–270
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
12h
€79–163
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
12h 51m
€166–291
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 29m
€81–122
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 31m
€138–383
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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 38m
€65–265
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 20m
€79–213
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
8h
€105–285
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
€87–138

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

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Distance: 484.6 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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 Eglinton Street. 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 12h.

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