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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Wales is to fly and train which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Wales is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £160.

How far is it from Cork to Wales?

The distance between Cork and Wales is 291 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Wales without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 12h 51m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cork to Wales, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Wales.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Wales by plane, train, bus, or 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 Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 3m
£55–153
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
6h 29m
£39–167
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 51m
£66–145
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain 217 / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 26m
£70–145
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Whitfield Hospitalbus 40
2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hospitalbus 340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus 112
16h 36m
£76–114
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 London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 51m
£108–373
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
7h 40m
£63–169
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 Newport (S Wales)train
6h 29m
£43–212
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 Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 11m
£76–205

Cork to Wales by bus, ferry, foot, and train

13Weekly Services

12h 51mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.4 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Wales. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Newport (S Wales). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 12h 51m.

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