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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Cork is to bus and ferry which costs €80 - €150 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €240.

How far is it from Cardiff to County Cork?

The distance between Cardiff and County Cork is 495 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to County Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 12h 39m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Cardiff to County Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Cork?

There are 283+ hotels available in County Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to County 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
6h 14m
€88–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 23m
€73–283
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
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 Anderson's Quay600
12h 39m
€90–179
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station112
2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Goodwick SquareT11 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 20m
€82–145
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 County Cork
10h 28m
€132–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
7h 12m
€142–362
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
9h 1m
€77–291
Train, ferry, bus
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
13h 36m
€93–168
Train, ferry, bus #2
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
14h 48m
€85–132

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

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12h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.4 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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 12h 39m.

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