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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Bournemouth is to fly and bus which costs £70 - £240 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Bournemouth is to fly and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs £70 - £240.

How far is it from Cork to Bournemouth?

The distance between Cork and Bournemouth is 446 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 31m and costs £170 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cork to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2375+ 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, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 11m
£70–240
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 5m
£57–240
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 31m
£178–365
Bus, 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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Pooleferry
29h 20m
£93–630
Fly Cork Airport 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 12m
£72–259
Fly Cork Airport 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 40m
£69–258
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 26m
£73–247
Fly Cork Airport 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 48m
£57–269
Bus, ferry, train via Cherbourg-Octeville
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 Port of Cherbourgferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
35h 15m
£63–654

Cork to Bournemouth by bus, ferry, and train

2Weekly Services

17h 31mAverage Duration

£178Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 443.3 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station. 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 31m.

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