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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cork is to train and fly which costs €35 - €180 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €85 - €260.

How far is it from Liverpool to Cork?

The distance between Liverpool and Cork is 532 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Liverpool to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 283+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, 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 Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 25m
€39–176
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
11h 22m
€114–178
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Station1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Fishguard Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
5. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
19h 3m
€178–276
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
7h 50m
€106–198
Fly Liverpool to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
4h 31m
€88–256
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
6h 24m
€65–235
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 24m
€49–233
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
7h 14m
€83–223
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 18m
€68–185

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

26Weekly Services

11h 22mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Cork.

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Distance: 532 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Ryanair flies from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK) 4 times a week.

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