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 €45 - €180 and takes 5h 31m.

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 57m and costs €90 - €220.

How far is it from Chester to Cork?

The distance between Chester and Cork is 541 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 10h 3m and costs €100 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Chester to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 283+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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 Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 31m
€45–177
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
10h 3m
€103–159
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Cork Anderson's Quay600
13h 27m
€95–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
7h 34m
€104–194
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
4h 57m
€92–218
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
6h 49m
€69–197
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
7h 20m
€89–224
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 21m
€60–227
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 23m
€74–186

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

26Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 541.1 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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 Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 10h 3m.

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