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

The cheapest way to get from Kerry to Cork is to drive and car ferry which costs €110 - €160 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kerry to Cork is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 28m and costs €110 - €160.

How far is it from Kerry to Cork?

The distance between Kerry and Cork is 638 km.

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

The best way to get from Kerry to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 45m and costs €140 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Kerry to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 282+ hotels available in Cork.

Kerry to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Kerry to Cork by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
12h 45m
€142–213
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kerry to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 28m
€111–159
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Machynlleth
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watling4X
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
15h 1m
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tesco
2. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
8h 5m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tesco81
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 57m
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tesco
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
9h 13m
Bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tesco
2. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
10h 4m
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tesco
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
10h 2m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 637.6 km
Duration: 12h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Kerry to Cork. However, you can take the taxi to Newtown (Powys), take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, 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 vehicle from Kerry to Cork via Newtown (Powys), Machynlleth, Bus Depot, Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 1m.

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