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 £29 - £140 and takes 3h 55m.

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 55m and costs £29 - £140.

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 27m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cork to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cork to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Manchester by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 Manchester Airport
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
3h 55m
£30–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
11h 27m
£92–168
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Street707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
12h 10m
£93–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Manchester
8h 19m
£104–138
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KIR - MAN
5h 30m
£67–176
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
6h 4m
£42–158
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 50m
£71–180
Train, ferry via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
11h 35m
£78–135

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

26Weekly Services

11h 27mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Manchester.

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Distance: 296.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day.

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