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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Margate is to fly and train which costs £80 - £230 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Margate is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Margate. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Marine Terrace via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.

How far is it from Cork to Margate?

The distance between Cork and Margate is 462 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Margate without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 26h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cork to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Margate bus from?

Cork to Margate bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Margate bus arrive?

Cork to Margate bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Margate.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Margate by plane, train, bus, or busferry

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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 25m
£107–281
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 16m
£81–250
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin 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 Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
26h 25m
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 25m
£82–225
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
6h 46m
£83–277
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
8h 39m
£109–288
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
8h 44m
£93–232
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
8h 51m
£139–296
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
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 Marine Terracebus 022
26h 59m

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.1 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Margate. 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 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Margate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Margate via Dublin Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Finchley Road station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 26h 25m.

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