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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cork is to train and fly which costs €40 - €230 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cork is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €230.

How far is it from Chester to Cork?

The distance between Chester and Cork is 464 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 44m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chester to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 329+ hotels available in Cork.

Chester to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Cork by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, car, 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 Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
4h 53m
€44–224
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
9h 44m
€71–143
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar
9h 59m
€77–421
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
12h 5m
€85–238
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 30m
€55–213
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
6h 15m
€60–208
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
6h 14m
€67–295
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain
8h 3m
€72–214

Chester to Cork by train, ferry, foot, and tram

78Weekly Services

9h 44mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.5 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Cork. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Chester to Cork via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 44m.

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