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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Cork is to train and fly which costs €60 - €250 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

How far is it from Dover to Cork?

The distance between Dover and Cork is 717 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Dover to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cork bus from?

Dover to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Dover to Cork bus arrive?

Dover to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 285+ hotels available in Cork.

Dover to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Dover 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 22m
€99–319
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
6h 14m
€64–244
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus 814
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 Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
25h 55m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Dunkerque Portbus
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk 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 48m
€212–512
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
6h 14m
€88–281
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
6h 8m
€70–322
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 42m
€133–360

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

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 716.6 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Cork. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, 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 Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Cork Alfred Street via London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 25h 55m.

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