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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Maidstone is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £85 - £170 and takes 25h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Maidstone is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs £95 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at King Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Cork to Maidstone?

The distance between Cork and Maidstone is 409 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Maidstone without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 24h 20m and costs £110 - £290.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cork to Maidstone bus from?

Cork to Maidstone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Maidstone bus arrive?

Cork to Maidstone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1163+ hotels available in Maidstone.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Maidstone by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 46m
£97–369
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 15m
£65–258
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
5. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain
24h 20m
£111–290
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 Maidstonecar
13h 53m
£126–447
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 Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 46m
£70–258
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 Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 5m
£73–311
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 Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
8h 26m
£98–428
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 Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 57m
£138–317
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
25h 5m
£86–168

Cork to Maidstone by bus, busferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

24h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 406.6 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Maidstone. 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 station, take the subway to Charing Cross station, walk to London Charing Cross, then take the train to Maidstone East. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Maidstone East via Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 24h 20m.

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