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How to get fromCobh to Manchesterby train, plane, car, bus, ferry or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cobh to Manchester by train, plane, car, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cobh to Corktrain
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeORK - MAN
    4h 42m
    £34–156
  2. Drive, bus, ferry, train

    1. Drive from Cobh to The Clock Towercar
    2. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Hospitalbus340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    14h 32m
    £199–304
  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cobh to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Manchestercar
    8h 33m
    £97–142
  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbourbus40
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    17h 50m
    £161–254

Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Cobh to Manchester. However, you can take the train to Cork, walk to Cork Kent Station, take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cobh to Manchester Piccadilly via The Clock Tower, Wexford Hospital, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 32m.

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