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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Folkestone is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £220 and takes 8h 26m.

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 £55 - £290.

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 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 1180+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Cork to Folkestone - 11 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 38m.

There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 10m
£83–251
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
6h 7m
£55–200
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
26h 38m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
4. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dover
35h 6m
£187–485
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 7m
£90–256
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
5h 57m
£57–284
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 24m
£86–288
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
8h 26m
£67–217
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 55m
£58–325
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 56m
£102–358
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to London Victoria
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
37h 4m
£201–522

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cork to Folkestone.

Launch map view

Distance: 438.1 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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 38m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.