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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Retford is to fly and train which costs £30 - £180 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Retford is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs £30 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.

How far is it from Cork to Retford?

The distance between Cork and Retford is 364 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Retford without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cork to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Retford bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Retford bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 312+ hotels available in Retford.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Retford by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 23m
£34–175
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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
22h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Retfordcar
11h 34m
£152–230
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
6h 35m
£82–316
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
8h 33m
£48–202
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 47m
£48–226
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
8h 50m
£70–228
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 Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
7h 32m
£45–208
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
6h 26m
£51–325
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 Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
5. Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain
23h 36m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 361.6 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Retford. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Retford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Retford Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 22h 11m.

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