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 £60 - £270 and takes 6h 7m.

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 46m and costs £110 - £400.

How far is it from Cork to Folkestone?

The distance between Cork and Folkestone is 440 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 train and ferry which takes 14h 15m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cork to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Cork to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Folkestone by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, 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)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 46m
£117–394
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 7m
£62–264
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
14h 15m
£167–274
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
14h 35m
£164–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
14h 22m
£136–461
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 58m
£80–342
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 13m
£86–277
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
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
£113–411
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
8h 1m
£153–342
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 34m
£125–337
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
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 43m
£75–291

Cork to Folkestone by train, tram, foot, and ferry

35Weekly Services

14h 15mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.5 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, 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 train from Cork to Folkestone Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 15m.

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