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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dover is to fly and train which costs £75 - £270 and takes 6h 20m.

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 £120 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Pencester Road via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 32m and costs .

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 do I catch the Cork to Dover bus from?

Cork to Dover bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Dover bus arrive?

Cork to Dover bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Dover by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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
£121–386
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 20m
£76–269
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from 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 London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
26h 32m
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
£424–713
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
£130–460
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 26m
£99–322
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 12m
£88–316
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 38m
£117–445
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 10m
£163–364
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, 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 train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 55m
£89–328

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

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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 bus from Cork Alfred St to Pencester Road via Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 26h 32m.

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