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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cork is to train and fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cork is to train and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via South Station, London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.

How far is it from Dorset to Cork?

The distance between Dorset and Cork is 587 km.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Dorset to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Cork bus from?

Dorset to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where does the Dorset to Cork bus arrive?

Dorset to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 288+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dorset to Cork by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
8h 39m
€72–224
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
8h 58m
€69–262
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
28h 56m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
29h 21m
€130–355
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
8h 35m
€124–297
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
9h 17m
€73–301
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
8h 58m
€70–282
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
9h 53m
€73–532
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
11h 41m
€72–243
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
31h 30m
€75–678

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.6 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Cork. However, you can take the bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 226 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Cork Alfred Street via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 28h 56m.

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