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 €55 - €220 and takes 5h 53m.

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 47m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

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 train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 Bouverie Road West 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.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 287+ hotels available in Cork.

Folkestone to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Cork by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 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 1m
€94–290
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 53m
€57–216
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
25h 15m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
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 Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
39h 18m
€245–603
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 54m
€73–268
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 47m
€60–213
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
26h 45m

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Cork.

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Distance: 705.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cork Alfred Street via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Golders Green station, Golders Green Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 25h 15m.

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