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 £45 - £160 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Durham is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs £70 - £270.

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 St and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.

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 13h 58m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 St station.

Where does the Cork to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1809+ 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
7h 18m
£68–229
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
7h 27m
£46–151
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
13h 58m
£120–218
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 Interchangebus
19h 44m
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
£108–190
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 Durhamtrain
7h 1m
£69–223
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 38m
£73–270
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
7h 59m
£79–269
Bus, bus and ferry via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel 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 Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
20h 7m

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

26Weekly Services

13h 58mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.8 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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