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

The cheapest way to get from London to County Cork is to fly and line 215 bus which costs €45 - €210 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to County Cork is to fly and line 215 bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €80 - €250.

How far is it from London to County Cork?

The distance between London and County Cork is 598 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from London to County Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Cork?

There are 320+ hotels available in County Cork.

London to County Cork - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 215 bus

There are 6 ways to get from London to County Cork by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
2. Take the bus from St Patrick's Street to Blarney Eastbus
5h 4m
€83–249
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cork Airport, line 215 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
2. Take the bus from St Patrick's Street to Blarney Eastbus
5h 35m
€50–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London 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 County Corkcar
13h 27m
€130–498
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
5h 30m
€52–267
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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
5h 21m
€55–241
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Mallowbus
8h 5m
€93–297

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to County Cork.

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Distance: 598.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from London to County Cork. 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 Stn, walk to St Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from London to County Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 13h 27m.

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