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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Cork is to fly and train which costs €60 - €180 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Cork. However, there are services departing from Durham University and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Durham to Cork?

The distance between Durham and Cork is 614 km.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 5m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Durham to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Cork bus from?

Durham to Cork bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University station.

Where does the Durham to Cork bus arrive?

Durham to Cork bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 284+ hotels available in Cork.

Durham to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Cork by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, 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.

Fly Newcastle to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NCL - ORK
7h 34m
€80–186
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 3m
€61–256
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 / ...
14h 5m
€189–313
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56bus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
18h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
10h 4m
€153–229
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
6h 35m
€75–216
Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h
€64–175
Fly Newcastle to Kerry Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane NCL - KIR
2. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
10h 50m
€74–208
Bus, bus and ferry via Sunderland Interchange
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
20h 42m

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

26Weekly Services

14h 5mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.3 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cork Airport (ORK) 5 times a day.

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