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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Gloucester is to fly and train which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Gloucester is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £55 - £160.

How far is it from Cork to Gloucester?

The distance between Cork and Gloucester is 304 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Gloucester without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 14h 14m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cork to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gloucester?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Gloucester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Gloucester 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 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 Gloucestertrain
5h 22m
£59–153
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
5h 37m
£38–182
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
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 Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain
14h 14m
£71–173
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain 217 / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
6. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain
15h 49m
£75–173
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
29h 38m
Fly 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 Gloucestertrain
6h 33m
£103–400
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
7h 23m
£48–236
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
7h 38m
£86–330
Fly 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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
7h 19m
£77–362
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 Gloucestertrain
15h 33m
£81–233

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

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14h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cork to Gloucester.

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Distance: 302 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Gloucester via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 14m.

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