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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sunderland is to train and fly which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Sunderland is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Interchange via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Cork to Sunderland?

The distance between Cork and Sunderland is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Sunderland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cork to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Cork to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Sunderland by plane, bus, busferry, ferry, train, 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 Newcastle
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ORK - NCL
6h 40m
£62–199
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 41m
£46–220
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 Interchangebus
18h 37m
Bus, ferry, train
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 Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
20h 44m
£177–295
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar
10h 12m
£136–194
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
7h 27m
£51–131
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane KIR - NCL
8h 20m
£63–164
Fly Cork Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane ORK - MME
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
9h 20m
£141–478
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
7h 41m
£50–215

Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

42Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cork to Sunderland.

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Distance: 380.1 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

Aer Lingus, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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