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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Cork is to train and fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Cork. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Cork?

The distance between Maidstone and Cork is 654 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 18h 31m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Maidstone to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Cork bus from?

Maidstone to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where does the Maidstone to Cork bus arrive?

Maidstone to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 280+ hotels available in Cork.

Maidstone to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Maidstone to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
5h 51m
€100–279
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
6h 34m
€61–207
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
5. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
18h 31m
€144–357
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Upper Park Road508
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
20h 42m
€98–196
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
37h 42m
€229–579
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
5h 47m
€95–287
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
6h 13m
€96–318
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
7h 57m
€93–265
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
24h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
11h 30m
€167–241

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

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 654.2 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Cork. However, you can take the train to London Charing Cross, walk to Charing Cross station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidstone East to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Swansea, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 18h 31m.

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