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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cork is to fly and train which costs €60 - €200 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €45 - €210.

How far is it from Derby to Cork?

The distance between Derby and Cork is 554 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 36m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Derby to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 278+ hotels available in Cork.

Derby to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
5h 24m
€47–205
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
12h 36m
€118–210
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
16h 59m
€183–299
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 51m
€127–177
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
6h 5m
€49–213
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 59m
€117–379
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
6h 59m
€93–356
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EMA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 45m
€62–199
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorn
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
6h 56m
€116–320
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 58m
€78–232

Derby to Cork by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

12h 36mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.9 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Cork. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Cork via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 36m.

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