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How to get fromCardiff to County Corkby train, plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to County Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    6h 14m
    €84–212

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBHX - ORK
    7h 22m
    €74–284

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus600
    13h
    €90–179

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus112
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Hospitalbus370
    4. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Cork Bus Stationbus40
    17h 8m
    €97–135

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to County Corkcar
    10h 28m
    €136–189

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeLHR - ORK
    7h 19m
    €142–372

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeMAN - ORK
    8h 44m
    €103–281

  8. 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 Stationbus40
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus600
    14h 14m
    €90–143

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to County 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, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Saint Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney East. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blarney East via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Saint Patrick's Street in around 13h.

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