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How to get fromKettering to Corkby train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Kettering to Cork by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h 9m
    €131–410

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    4h 50m
    €61–332

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kettering to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar car
    12h 6m
    €119–475

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    14h 32m
    €157–248

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    5h 59m
    €72–292

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    6h 16m
    €92–309

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    7h 25m
    €93–282

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    3. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train
    8h 3m
    €72–260

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    8h 54m
    €81–225

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Kettering 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 Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kettering to Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 12h 6m.

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