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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Ellesmere Port by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool James Street to Ellesmere Porttrain train
    4h 58m
    £39–209

  2. Drive, car ferry

    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
    £69–357

  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 47m
    £78–123

  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 41m
    £118–276

  5. Fly 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 25m
    £48–193

  6. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    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
    11h 41m
    £64–351

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Ellesmere Port. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the line 500 bus to Gower Street, walk to Liverpool James Street, then take the train to Ellesmere Port. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Ellesmere Port via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 55m.

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