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How to get fromCork to Cardiff Universityby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 24m
    £84–199

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    7h 41m
    £47–216

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 59m
    £73–155

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 43m
    £121–289

  5. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 47m
    £133–330

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 7m
    £67–176

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 45m
    £82–272

  8. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 19m
    £81–250

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Cardiff University. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cardiff Central, then walk to Cardiff University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Cardiff University via Waterford Bus Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 12h 59m.

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