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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dover is to fly and bus and train which costs £65 - £260 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Dover is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs £110 - £390.

How far is it from Cork to Dover?

The distance between Cork and Dover is 447 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Dover without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 27m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cork to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1087+ hotels available in Dover.

Cork to Dover - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Dover by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly Cork Airport 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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 58m
£117–389
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 19m
£66–259
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
14h 27m
£167–278
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
4. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry
33h 40m
£422–811
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Dovercar
14h 29m
£136–460
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 20m
£87–282
Fly Cork Airport 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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 10m
£80–347
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 International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 59m
£88–347
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 34m
£113–415
Fly Cork Airport 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 London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 13m
£148–347
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 55m
£79–295

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

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14h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 444.7 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Dover. 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 Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Dover Priory via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 27m.

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