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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cork is to fly and train which costs €40 - €160 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.

How far is it from Leeds to Cork?

The distance between Leeds and Cork is 548 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 51m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Leeds to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Cork bus from?

Leeds to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Cork bus arrive?

Leeds to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 129+ hotels available in Cork.

Leeds to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Cork by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, bus, or busferry

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 Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 18m
€47–194
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 27m
€44–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar
10h 46m
€93–645
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 / ...
12h 51m
€102–209
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
14h 33m
€102–204
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
5h 52m
€61–268
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
6h 10m
€99–319
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
13h 27m
€96–652
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
20h 43m

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

26Weekly Services

12h 51mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547.7 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Cork. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Leeds to Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 46m.

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