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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Ellesmere Port by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    best
    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 3m
    £51–212

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 57m
    £43–205

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 51m
    £60–115

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    11h 22m
    £65–122

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmere Portcar car
    11h 11m
    £123–221

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 32m
    £72–180

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

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    8h 6m
    £59–202

  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 3m
    £64–253

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Liverpool Central, then take the train to Ellesmere Port. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, and Railway Station in around 10h 51m.

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