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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cork is to train and ferry and bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 52m.

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 20m and costs €80 - €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 which takes 12h 5m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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, bus, and car

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
5h 20m
€83–204
Train, ferry, bus #3
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
13h 52m
€81–127
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Station40
12h 5m
€82–209
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to CorkIc / ...
14h 15m
€86–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
10h 19m
€136–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 16m
€130–359
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 27m
€96–281
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 27m
€85–225
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
12h 40m
€84–197

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

13Weekly Services

12h 5mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.5 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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 Bus Station via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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