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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Caernarfon is to bus and ferry via Dublin which costs £65 - £90 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Caernarfon is to fly and train and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs £75 - £200.

How far is it from Cork to Caernarfon?

The distance between Cork and Caernarfon is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Caernarfon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 7m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Cork to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Cork to Caernarfon - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
9h 7m
£86–126
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 54m
£50–198
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus 704x
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
9h 34m
£84–126
Bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus 707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 38m
£65–89
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 18m
£69–187
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
10h 3m
£64–225
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 38m
£73–300
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus
7h 35m
£80–195

Cork to Caernarfon by train, tram, foot, ferry, and bus

26Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 268.2 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Caernarfon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A.

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