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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cork is to train and fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €90 - €230.

How far is it from Exeter to Cork?

The distance between Exeter and Cork is 545 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 46m and costs €150 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Exeter to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 134+ hotels available in Cork.

Exeter to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Cork by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
5h 50m
€93–230
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 40m
€86–292
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
15h 46m
€155–402
Fly Exeter to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EXT - ORK
8h 9m
€126–310
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 41m
€166–407
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
7h 3m
€131–343
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 41m
€86–242
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
7h 55m
€123–419
Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
16h 41m
€147–393
Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillerybus 40
16h 54m
€148–289

Exeter to Cork by train, ferry, and bus

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15h 46mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 545 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

KLM, Loganair, and four other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cork Airport (ORK) twice daily.

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