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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Cork is to train and fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €330.

How far is it from Gloucester to Cork?

The distance between Gloucester and Cork is 486 km.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 53m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Gloucester to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 290+ hotels available in Cork.

Gloucester to Cork - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Gloucester to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
5h 36m
€80–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
5h 29m
€68–322
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
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
13h 53m
€166–287
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea 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 train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
6. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain 208 / ...
16h 17m
€179–300
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
29h 59m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 16m
€144–413
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
7h 15m
€116–342
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 14m
€102–374
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
7h 1m
€119–397
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester 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 27m
€80–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 25m
€94–271
Train, ferry, bus via Swansea
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea 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 Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
13h 56m
€174–300

Gloucester to Cork by train, ferry, and bus

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13h 53mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.2 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Cork. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Gloucester to Cork Anderson's Quay via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 13h 53m.

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