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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cork is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Bus Station, London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Cork?

The distance between Folkestone and Cork is 706 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Folkestone to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Cork bus from?

Folkestone to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Folkestone to Cork bus arrive?

Folkestone to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Cork?

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Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 318+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Cork by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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 London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 2m
€130–346
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
5h 47m
€76–265
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
27h 53m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
34h 51m
€432–739
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Folkestone to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar
14h 23m
€151–529
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
5h 52m
€91–341
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
5h 36m
€93–317
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
38h 32m
€466–726

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Cork.

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Distance: 705.9 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Cork. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Cork Alfred St via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 10 in around 27h 53m.

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