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 17m.

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 11m and costs €80 - €320.

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 train and ferry which takes 14h 23m and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Dover to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 278+ hotels available in Cork.

Dover to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Cork by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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 Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 31m
€109–284
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
6h 17m
€65–244
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
14h 23m
€185–323
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
32h 48m
€225–550
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dover to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
12h 6m
€180–253
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
6h 17m
€118–286
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
6h 11m
€80–317
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 52m
€133–370

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

26Weekly Services

14h 23mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 716.6 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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 train from Dover Priory to Cork via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 23m.

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