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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cork is to train and fly which costs €70 - €200 and takes 8h 10m.

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 4m and costs €55 - €260.

How far is it from Derby to Cork?

The distance between Derby and Cork is 555 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 41m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Derby to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 134+ hotels available in Cork.

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

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

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 Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
5h 4m
€57–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar
11h 8m
€98–652
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
12h 41m
€103–200
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
16h 59m
€170–329
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 53m
€67–246
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
6h 45m
€122–352
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
6h 20m
€92–310
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 59m
€88–248
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
6h 36m
€76–298
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 10m
€73–200

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

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12h 41mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.6 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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 Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Derby to Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 8m.

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