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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Chester is to fly and train which costs £35 - £160 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Chester is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £170.

How far is it from Cork to Chester?

The distance between Cork and Chester is 338 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Chester without a car is to train and ferry via Holyhead which takes 10h 4m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cork to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

Cork to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Chester by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car 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 Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 38m
£38–153
Train, ferry via Holyhead
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 Chester
10h 4m
£69–109
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Street707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 24m
£88–143
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 Chester
7h 40m
£95–123
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
5h 5m
£72–169
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
6h 50m
£61–170
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KIR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 13m
£75–198
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5h 52m
£47–220
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 47m
£50–180
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)SNN - LPL
7h 14m
£94–286
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 6m
£89–144

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

21Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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, and Holyhead in around 10h 4m.

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