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 - €280 and takes 6h 4m.

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 53m and costs €85 - €320.

How far is it from Folkestone to Cork?

The distance between Folkestone and Cork is 705 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 ferry which takes 14h 11m and costs €170 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Folkestone to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 301+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Cork by train, plane, ferry, car 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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 14m
€128–360
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
34h 51m
€61–639
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston 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 11m
€171–331
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
6h 4m
€78–273
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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
6h 5m
€91–340
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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 53m
€87–316
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 44m
€137–354
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
€109–609

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

26Weekly Services

14h 11mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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 Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cork via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 11m.

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