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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Durham is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Durham University Palatine Centre via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Cork to Durham?

The distance between Cork and Durham is 384 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Durham without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 8m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cork to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Durham bus from?

Cork to Durham bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1689+ hotels available in Durham.

Cork to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Durham by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, 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 Cork Airport to Newcastle
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ORK - NCL
6h 32m
£62–195
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
6h 57m
£46–210
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 Newton-le-Willowstrain
4. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
14h 8m
£145–319
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Durham University Palatine Centrebus
19h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar
10h 10m
£131–194
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
7h 21m
£53–141
Fly Cork Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane ORK - MME
12h
£141–482
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 46m
£56–185
Bus, bus and ferry via Eldon Square Bus Station
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 John Dobson Streetbus
19h 23m

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

26Weekly Services

14h 8mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.8 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Aer Lingus, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL) 4 times a day.

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