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How to get fromCork to Exeterby plane, train, bus, ferry or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 34m
    £88–235
  2. Fly to Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane ORK - EXT
    7h 58m
    £85–269
  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kilgetty to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    16h 2m
    £194–365
  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Exeterbus bus
    27h 19m
  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 32m
    £152–420
  6. Fly 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 23m
    £102–430
  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 46m
    £131–390
  8. Bus, ferry, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    17h 43m
    £159–325

Cork to Exeter by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Exeter, England?

KLM, Ryanair, and Loganair fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day.

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