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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Cork is to fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 7h 6m.

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 25m and costs €70 - €220.

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 Street via John Dobson Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

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 14h 18m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 290+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 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 6m
€75–227
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 13m
€60–244
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 18m
€186–313
Bus, bus and ferry
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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
19h 47m
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
€152–227
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 25m
€71–216
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
7h 58m
€61–166
Bus, bus and ferry via Newcastle Coach Station
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 Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
20h 11m

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

26Weekly Services

14h 18mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 615.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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) 5 times a day.

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