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How to get fromCork to Birkenheadby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    4h 15m
    £41–188

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 2m
    £36–189

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 34m
    £68–143

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    11h 5m
    £72–142

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    12h 30m
    £83–171

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 37m
    £65–164

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 11m
    £52–186

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 7m
    £57–237

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Ryanair flies from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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