What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork is to train and fly which costs €45 - €190 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €95 - €220.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Cork?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Cork is 460 km.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 17m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 282+ hotels available in Cork.

Ellesmere Port to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Line
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
5h 28m
€95–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
6h 30m
€48–185
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
11h 17m
€106–170
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 56m
€178–275
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
7h 35m
€104–195
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 20m
€72–198
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
8h 19m
€92–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 43m
€58–245
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
9h 22m
€77–194

Ellesmere Port to Cork by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 17mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ellesmere Port to Cork.

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Distance: 460.3 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere Port to Cork. However, you can take the train to Liverpool Central Loop Line, walk to Brownlow Hill, take the line 500 bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitby Park to Cork via Railway Station, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 17m.

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