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 €50 - €180 and takes 8h 1m.

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 9m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Cork Alfred St via John Dobson Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.

How far is it from Durham to Cork?

The distance between Durham and Cork is 615 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 13h 58m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham to Cork bus arrive?

Durham to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 321+ 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 1m
€81–271
Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 1m
€54–173
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 / ...
13h 58m
€138–261
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
20h 17m
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
€124–224
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
6h 21m
€81–257
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 9m
€87–304
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
7h 15m
€93–317
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
22h 3m

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

26Weekly Services

13h 58mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.3 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cork Airport (ORK) every 4 hours.

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