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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Aintree is to fly and train which costs £40 - £160 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Aintree is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Aintree Racecourse via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Cork to Aintree?

The distance between Cork and Aintree is 331 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Aintree without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 35m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cork to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Aintree bus from?

Cork to Aintree bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Aintree bus arrive?

Cork to Aintree bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 2285+ hotels available in Aintree.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Aintree by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, 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 Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
6h 18m
£64–176
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 13m
£41–155
Bus, ferry, train
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 train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
17h 35m
£172–267
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree RacecourseGn1
19h 25m
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 Aintree
8h 7m
£90–135
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roan
4h 32m
£78–194
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
8h 23m
£53–187
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 43m
£73–213
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)SNN - LPL
6h 42m
£86–156

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 329 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Aintree. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Old Roan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Hailebury Avenue via Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 17h 35m.

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