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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cork is to fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cork. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.

How far is it from London to Cork?

The distance between London and Cork is 587 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from London to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cork bus from?

London to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in Cork.

London to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from London to Cork by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
4h 32m
€86–267
Train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
4h 58m
€48–245
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
23h 58m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
30h 3m
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
5h 7m
€53–187
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
4h 53m
€80–225
Bus, bus and ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
24h 25m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
35h 48m
€216–517

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 587.3 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Aer Lingus flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) 4 times a day.

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