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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Wales is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Wales is to fly and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £160.

How far is it from Cork to Wales?

The distance between Cork and Wales is 292 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 12m to get from Cork to Wales, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1602+ 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, bus, ferry, or train

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
5h 12m
£49–155
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 Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 13m
£34–203
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, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 25m
£131–229
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 54m
£108–343
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
£61–171
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 Airport to Chestertrain
8h 20m
£48–220
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 32m
£42–211
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
£70–205

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

13Weekly Services

12h 51mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Wales. However, you can take the line 226 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Kingsway K14. 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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