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 - £150 and takes 7h 29m.

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 48m and costs £65 - £250.

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 Sutton Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

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 7m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Durham.

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

There are 11 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 17m
£68–219
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 29m
£48–143
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 7m
£119–234
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
18h 43m
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
£109–191
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 Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
6h 54m
£68–255
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 48m
£69–245
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain
7h 27m
£92–293
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 30m
£86–239
Fly Cork Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane ORK - MME
8h 47m
£134–730
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 Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
19h 55m

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

26Weekly Services

14h 7mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.8 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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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