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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £60 - £200 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 9h 16m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

How far is it from Cork to Dorset?

The distance between Cork and Dorset is 503 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Dorset without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Cork to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Dorset bus from?

Cork to Dorset bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Dorset bus arrive?

Cork to Dorset bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2221+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cork to Dorset - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Dorset by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
9h 16m
£93–245
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
10h 55m
£56–281
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
26h 58m
Bus, car ferry
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 car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
29h 32m
£143–675
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 16m
£64–195
Fly 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 Waterloo to Weymouthtrain
10h 7m
£67–260
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain
9h 42m
£67–239
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
9h 36m
£66–250

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.5 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Dorset. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, take the train to Weymouth, walk to Kings Statue, then take the bus to Blue Vinny. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 26h 58m.

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