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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $490 - $1,500 and takes 33h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 27h 21m and costs $750 - $2,000.

How far is it from Cork to Melbourne?

The distance between Cork and Melbourne is 17439 km.

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

It takes approximately 27h 35m to get from Cork to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cork and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 11h ahead of Cork. It is currently 11:47 PM in Cork and 10:47 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Cork to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Melbourne by plane, train, or bus

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 Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ORK - MEL
27h 35m
$875–2,328
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)KIR - MEL
33h 5m
$498–1,459
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)DUB - MEL
27h 21m
$773–1,990
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SNN - MEL
35h 49m
$951–6,063
Fly Cork Airport to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)ORK - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
34h 15m
$1,225–8,028
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)DUB - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
32h 41m
$923–2,690

Cork Airport (ORK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

7Weekly Planes

26h 5mAverage Duration

$927Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,438.7 km
Duration: 27h 35m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) once daily.

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