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How to get fromCork to Liverpoolby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Liverpool by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 28m
    £39–227

  2. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    4h 14m
    £33–145

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    9h 32m
    £66–350

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 45m
    £85–133

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    13h 34m
    £125–280

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    6h 4m
    £43–148

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 38m
    £48–196

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 4m
    £58–279

  9. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    6h 19m
    £82–244

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Ryanair flies from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a week.

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