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How to get fromCork to West Midlandsby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to West Midlands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    4h 29m
    £29–146

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain train
    12h 19m
    £81–164

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain train
    13h 34m
    £77–144

  4. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 17m
    £67–219

  5. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 20m
    £88–312

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain train
    6h 43m
    £35–182

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    6h 39m
    £44–173

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain train
    7h 40m
    £80–194

  9. Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 31m
    £46–304

  10. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain train
    13h 8m
    £98–180

Cork to West Midlands by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

Ryanair flies from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 5 times a week.

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