What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Exeter is to train and fly which costs £70 - £230 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Cork to Exeter?

The distance between Cork and Exeter is 340 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Exeter without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 8m and costs £130 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Cork to Exeter?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cork to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cork to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 33m
£101–225
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
7h 21m
£73–221
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain 217 / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus 370
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
17h 8m
£131–253
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Whitfield Hospitalbus 40
2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hosplbus 340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
17h 34m
£144–264
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
26h 50m
£145–531
Fly Cork Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane ORK - EXT
5h 58m
£96–376
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 34m
£155–417
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 52m
£122–397
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 18m
£117–319
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
17h 44m
£142–373

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

12Weekly Services

17h 8mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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