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 5h 57m.

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 5h 57m 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 bus and ferry which takes 26h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cork to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2390+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cork and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Bournemouth by plane, bus, busferry, 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 to London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
5h 57m
£72–235
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
7h 5m
£64–227
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 London Victoria
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035
26h 6m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourg
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
29h 20m
£87–630
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 Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
7h 12m
£77–267
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth
6h 38m
£93–268
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
6h 48m
£67–284
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouth
7h 36m
£104–355
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourg
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
35h 12m
£67–712

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 17mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 443.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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 Alfred Street to Bournemouth Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 26h 6m.

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