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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Derby is to train and fly which costs £50 - £180 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Derby is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £180.

How far is it from Cork to Derby?

The distance between Cork and Derby is 346 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Derby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 50m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cork to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2086+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Derby 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 Birmingham Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 57m
£40–178
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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
12h 50m
£92–177
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
17h 36m
£157–236
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 Derby
9h 2m
£111–148
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
5h 42m
£43–196
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h 36m
£97–331
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)DUB - EMA
7h 13m
£54–171
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 Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
7h 51m
£51–218
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h 44m
£77–316
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 Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
6h 42m
£80–190

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

26Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.2 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Derby. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Derby via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 12h 50m.

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