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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £55 - £190 and takes 5h 32m.

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 32m and costs £55 - £190.

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 bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 17h 32m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cork to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cork to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 8 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
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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 32m
£55–190
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Whitfield Hospitalbus 40
2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hospitalbus 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 32m
£125–229
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 44m
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
£133–342
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
7h 27m
£84–260
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 15m
£70–282
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 46m
£114–330
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 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
17h 43m
£121–205

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

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17h 32mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Exeter. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Exeter St Davids via Whitfield Hospital, Wexford Hospital, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 17h 32m.

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