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

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There are 12 ways to get from Cork to Derby by plane, train, car, car ferry, 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    5h 34m
    £65–233

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    7h 12m
    £47–148

  3. 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
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Derbycar car
    11h 12m
    £87–386

  4. Train, ferry via Bangor

    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 Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    12h 45m
    £146–309

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    17h 46m
    £171–303

  6. 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 Derbytrain train
    4h 52m
    £56–234

  7. 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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    6h 32m
    £149–427

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    6h 40m
    £65–260

  9. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    6h 45m
    £112–333

  10. 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    7h 43m
    £73–263

  11. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 48m
    £68–166

  12. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    12h 59m
    £102–179

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Derby via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 12m.

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