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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Folkestone is to fly and bus and train which costs £45 - £210 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs £45 - £190.

How far is it from Cork to Folkestone?

The distance between Cork and Folkestone is 441 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Folkestone without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cork to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Folkestone bus from?

Cork to Folkestone bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Folkestone bus arrive?

Cork to Folkestone bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cork and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, or busferry

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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 7m
£75–251
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 6m
£46–205
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
26h 41m
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 7m
£60–222
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 57m
£46–189
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 22m
£78–258
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 26m
£59–222
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 31m
£108–280
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 54m
£91–348
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
26h 50m

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.1 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Folkestone. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bouverie Road West via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 26h 41m.

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