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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Manchester is to fly which costs £30 - £170 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Manchester is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £30 - £170.

How far is it from Cork to Manchester?

The distance between Cork and Manchester is 298 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 16m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cork to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3626+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cork to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Manchester by plane, car, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
3h 50m
£31–169
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 Manchestercar
10h 15m
£74–364
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 16m
£83–149
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 600
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
13h 16m
£113–252
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 46m
£40–216
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KIR - MAN
5h 26m
£48–167
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
6h
£39–189

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

26Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.

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