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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Exeter by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport 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 28m
    £91–245

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    7h 28m
    £72–218

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    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 Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    15h 6m
    £165–270

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    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 44m
    £175–391

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane ORK - EXT
    8h 8m
    £81–375

  6. Fly Cork Airport 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 42m
    £150–447

  7. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 10m
    £102–319

  8. Fly Cork Airport 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 48m
    £114–372

  9. 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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    15h 30m
    £155–268

  10. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    17h 47m
    £149–243

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Exeter, England?

KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day.

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