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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Bournemouth is to fly and train which costs £80 - £300 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs £65 - £270.

How far is it from Cork to Bournemouth?

The distance between Cork and Bournemouth is 353 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Bournemouth without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 21m and costs £170 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cork to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 845+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Bournemouth by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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.

Fly to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ORK - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 24m
£66–265
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Readingtrain
5. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
17h 21m
£173–325
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
29h 20m
£110–830
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 40m
£123–325
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 11m
£91–229
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 14m
£83–294
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 46m
£85–315
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 50m
£85–299
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
9h 25m
£154–353

Cork to Bournemouth by bus, ferry, and train

2Weekly Services

17h 21mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 351.4 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Bournemouth. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Bournemouth via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, and Reading in around 17h 21m.

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