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 £40 - £170 and takes 7h 3m.

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 51m and costs £45 - £230.

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 53m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Cork to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Derby by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 51m
£49–222
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
7h 3m
£43–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Derbycar
11h 12m
£88–569
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 Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
12h 53m
£89–174
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewetrain
5. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
17h 41m
£147–285
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 39m
£56–215
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 30m
£143–325
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 Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
6h 39m
£61–264
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 45m
£105–307
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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
7h 49m
£70–242

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

26Weekly Services

12h 53mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.1 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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 Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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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