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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Cardiff is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which costs £65 - £150 and takes 12h 51m.

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 19m and costs £55 - £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 via Fishguard which takes 12h 51m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cork to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or 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 Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 19m
£55–171
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m
£48–232
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
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 Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 51m
£66–150
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain 217 / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 26m
£70–150
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Whitfield Hospitalbus 40
2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hospitalbus 340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus 112
16h 37m
£76–114
Fly Cork Airport 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 15m
£113–370
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 5m
£56–172
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
7h 48m
£53–213
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 1m
£63–209
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 11m
£76–125

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

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12h 51mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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 to Cardiff Central via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 12h 51m.

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