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 €100 - €260 and takes 8h 49m.

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 42m and costs €130 - €390.

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 29h 5m.

How far is it from Dorset to Cork?

The distance between Dorset and Cork is 804 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 29h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m 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 290+ 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
8h 42m
€130–384
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
9h 8m
€101–373
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
29h 5m
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
€135–525
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
8h 49m
€108–255
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 27m
€120–381
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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
9h 8m
€120–422
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 46m
€132–478
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 40m
€109–274
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 31m
€124–928

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 804.5 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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 Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. 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 29h 5m.

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