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How to get fromCork to Ellesmere Portby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Ellesmere Port by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    9h 55m
    £69–356

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain train
    5h 4m
    £41–164

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 30m
    £81–127

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    12h 50m
    £118–270

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 28m
    £46–241

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    6h 53m
    £51–167

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    8h 36m
    £55–220

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 4m
    £65–293

  9. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    7h 7m
    £90–263

Cork to Ellesmere Port by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ellesmere Port, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Ellesmere Port. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Ellesmere Port. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ellesmere Port via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, and Hooton in around 10h 30m.

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