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How to get fromManchester to Cobhby plane, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Cobh by plane, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Cobhtrain train
    4h 56m
    €38–188

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobhcar car
    10h 23m
    €87–429

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    11h 39m
    €99–179

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    5h 28m
    €49–239

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    6h 33m
    €55–171

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    7h 7m
    €65–212

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    6h 35m
    €76–307

Manchester to Cobh by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Cobh. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Stn, walk to Cork, then take the train to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Cobh via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 23m.

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