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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Cork is to train and ferry and bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Cork is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs €85 - €280.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Cork?

The distance between Carmarthen and Cork is 369 km.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 9h 53m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Carmarthen to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 277+ hotels available in Cork.

Carmarthen to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
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1. Take the train from Carmarthen 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
9h 53m
€80–162
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen 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
10h 53m
€83–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
9h 36m
€124–173
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
7h 44m
€89–276
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
10h 56m
€83–151
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Carmarthen 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 / ...
12h 28m
€85–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
10h 14m
€140–355
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
8h 43m
€143–506
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
10h 36m
€86–235

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

13Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.5 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Carmarthen to Cork. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, then take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 10h 53m.

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