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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Llanelli is to bus and ferry and train via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 which costs £65 - £120 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Llanelli is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs £65 - £210.

How far is it from Cork to Llanelli?

The distance between Cork and Llanelli is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Llanelli without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 32m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Cork to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Llanelli?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Llanelli.

Cork to Llanelli - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry, train
best
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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Llanelli
11h 32m
£73–125
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Llanelli
9h 27m
£60–279
Bus, ferry, train via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2
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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen
12h 17m
£65–113
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 Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
7h 15m
£68–204
Bus, ferry, train #2
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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Llanelli
12h 27m
£78–120
Bus, ferry, train #3
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Whitfield Hospital40
2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hospital340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Llanelli
13h 35m
£92–134
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
7h 57m
£126–380
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Llanelli
9h 41m
£109–250
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 New Street to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
8h 43m
£63–267

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

13Weekly Services

11h 32mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Llanelli, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Llanelli. However, you can take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Llanelli. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to West End via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 in around 12h 17m.

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