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 11m.

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 46m and costs €85 - €290.

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 Sutton Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

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 and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where does the Durham to Cork bus arrive?

Durham to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 302+ 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 20m
€82–251
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 11m
€55–173
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 / ...
14h
€139–266
Train, ferry, bus
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 bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
14h 25m
€140–262
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
5. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
18h 55m
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 46m
€85–281
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 19m
€85–302
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
7h 19m
€108–331
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
€125–224

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

26Weekly Services

14hAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 614.3 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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) every 4 hours.

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