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How to get fromCork to Chesterby plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Chester by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 36m
    £48–197

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    5h
    £38–209

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 48m
    £71–129

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    10h 6m
    £69–358

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    11h 33m
    £73–132

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 12m
    £57–195

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 46m
    £56–227

  8. 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 International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    6h 30m
    £60–249

  9. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 56m
    £72–209

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Chester. However, 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, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Chester via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 9h 48m.

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