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 - £260 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 37m and costs £90 - £260.

How far is it from Cork to Exeter?

The distance between Cork and Exeter is 341 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 bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 2m and costs £160 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cork to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1173+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cork to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 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 37m
£92–259
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
£73–251
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Kilgetty to Bristol Parkwaytrain
5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
16h 2m
£160–380
Car ferry, bus
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 bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 504 / ...
27h 15m
£87–507
Fly Cork Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane ORK - EXT
6h 58m
£80–289
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 32m
£143–350
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 19m
£109–312
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 50m
£115–380
Bus, ferry, train via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
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 43m
£130–345

Cork to Exeter by bus, ferry, and train

13Weekly Services

17h 43mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.7 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

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

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