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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cork is to ferry and train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cork is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €85 - €270.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cork?

The distance between Holyhead and Cork is 376 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cork without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 27m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Holyhead to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 326+ hotels available in Cork.

Holyhead to Cork - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Cork by ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
7h 27m
€36–70
Ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
9h 9m
€48–159
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 5m
€86–270
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
7h 50m
€37–66
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
7h 9m
€72–282

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

26Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Cork.

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Distance: 376 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cork. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Cork Andersn's Quay via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., and Burgh Quay in around 9h 9m.

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