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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £55 - £180 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £180.

How far is it from Cork to Cardiff?

The distance between Cork and Cardiff is 303 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 43m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cork to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cork to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 18m
£61–175
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 47m
£56–236
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
12h 43m
£75–154
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 22m
£106–195
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
10h 29m
£111–165
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 15m
£114–312
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 7m
£59–177
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
7h 51m
£58–274
Bus, ferry, train via Waterford
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to SETU Cork Road600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
13h 18m
£82–179
Bus, ferry, train via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
14h 5m
£78–119

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

21Weekly Services

13h 22mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Cardiff Central via Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard, and Fishguard Harbour in around 12h 43m.

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