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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Poole is to train and ferry which costs £95 - £270 and takes 29h 7m.

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 52m and costs £90 - £240.

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 ferry and train which takes 18h 42m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Cork to Poole, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2215+ hotels available in Poole.

Cork to Poole - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Poole by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Poole
6h 52m
£94–235
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
29h
£60–549
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
18h 42m
£124–288
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 Poole
12h
£130–195
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
7h 32m
£68–247
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
7h 43m
£79–274
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Poole
7h 17m
£102–268
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Poole
9h 6m
£87–237
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
7h 15m
£101–304
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
29h 7m
£98–268

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 52m

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 Bus Station Parnell Place to Poole via Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Cardiff Central, and Southampton Central in around 18h 42m.

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