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 £45 - £200 and takes 6h 20m.

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 20m and costs £45 - £200.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Retford bus arrive?

Cork to Retford bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 292+ hotels available in Retford.

Cork to Retford - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 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 20m
£47–195
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
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 5m
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
£129–224
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 37m
£110–300
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
7h 6m
£60–260
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 30m
£62–222
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 46m
£73–264
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 33m
£75–252
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 28m
£78–284
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
8h 28m
£53–185
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel 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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
5. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
24h 20m

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

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Distance: 361.6 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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 Zone 10, 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 5m.

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