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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Poole is to fly and train which costs £65 - £250 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Poole is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs £95 - £270.

How far is it from Cork to Poole?

The distance between Cork and Poole is 460 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Poole without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cork to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Poole bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 431+ hotels available in Poole.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cork and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Poole by plane, train, bus, busferry, or ferry

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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 Woking to Pooletrain
6h 31m
£98–265
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Pooleferry
29h 5m
£59–600
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 Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
26h 45m
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 Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
7h 32m
£74–278
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 London Waterloo to Pooletrain
7h 20m
£67–245
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 Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
6h 58m
£88–268
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 Woking to Pooletrain
8h 45m
£96–282
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
7h 3m
£72–305

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

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 457.3 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Poole. 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 Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Seldown Coach Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 26h 45m.

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