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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Aberystwyth is to bus and ferry via Pembroke Dock which costs £60 - £90 and takes 15h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 8h 1m and costs £50 - £230.

How far is it from Cork to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cork and Aberystwyth is 429 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 14h 6m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Cork to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 776+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Aberystwyth by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
8h 1m
£53–225
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
14h 6m
£62–115
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
14h 18m
£98–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Aberystwyth
8h 29m
£91–135
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
8h 49m
£65–175
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 50m
£97–305
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 56m
£113–348
Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
15h 33m
£64–86

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

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14h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.4 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour station, and Ffordd yr Efail 2 in around 14h 6m.

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