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How to get fromCork to Gloucesterby plane, train, bus or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Gloucester by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    5h 24m
    £54–153

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    5h 40m
    £37–181

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    14h 13m
    £70–173

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train 217 / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    15h 49m
    £74–173

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    6h 35m
    £103–353

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 26m
    £46–236

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 41m
    £83–320

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 22m
    £76–287

  9. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    15h 33m
    £74–233

  10. Bus, ferry, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Whitfield Hospitalbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hospitalbus bus 340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain train
    16h 38m
    £156–275

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 226 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 13m.

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