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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Cork is to train and fly which costs €40 - €170 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Cork is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €40 - €170.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Cork?

The distance between Macclesfield and Cork is 505 km.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 30m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Macclesfield to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 281+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
4h 56m
€40–169
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
12h 30m
€110–187
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 32m
€180–304
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 16m
€114–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
5h 50m
€70–299
Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
6h 45m
€83–206
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 42m
€75–227
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 48m
€68–178

Macclesfield to Cork by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

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12h 30mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Cork. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cork via Railway Station, Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 30m.

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