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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Chester is to train and ferry via Holyhead which costs £70 - £110 and takes 9h 53m.

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 17m and costs £70 - £190.

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 which takes 9h 49m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cork to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 34m
£36–160
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 49m
£90–144
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus 707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 11m
£89–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
11h 15m
£147–225
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
7h
£62–170
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KIR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 9m
£76–205
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 43m
£50–187
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
5h 57m
£42–210
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 17m
£72–189
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 53m
£70–109

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

26Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.3 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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 49m.

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