What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cobh?

The cheapest way to get from London to Cobh is to bus and ferry which costs €120 - €180 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Cobh?

The fastest way to get from London to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €300.

How far is it from London to Cobh?

The distance between London and Cobh is 616 km.

How do I travel from London to Cobh without a car?

The best way to get from London to Cobh without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h 12m and costs €120 - €180.

How long does it take to get from London to Cobh?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from London to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 311+ hotels available in Cobh.

London to Cobh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 200 bus, ferry

There are 9 ways to get from London to Cobh by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport, line 200 bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
5h 40m
Train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
5h 56m
€70–299
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Bridgetown to Waterford Hospital370
5. Drive from Waterford Hospital to Cobh
14h 41m
€178–408
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Upper Park Road508
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
18h 12m
€121–173
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Saltash
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Port
4. Take the car ferry from Glenbrook to Passage West Carrigaloe
29h 44m
Fly from London Stansted Airport, line 200 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
5h 57m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
5h 43m
€84–296
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
37h 28m
€219–506
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobh
11h 8m
€155–224

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 616 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between London, England and Cobh, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from London to Cobh. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Paddington to Cobh via Swansea, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Bridgetown, and Waterford Hospital in around 14h 41m.

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