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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to County Cork is to fly and line 215 bus which costs €35 - €150 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to County Cork is to fly and line 215 bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €35 - €150.

How far is it from Manchester to County Cork?

The distance between Manchester and County Cork is 488 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Manchester to County Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Cork?

There are 280+ hotels available in County Cork.

Manchester to County Cork - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, line 215 bus
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
2. Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Blarney East
5h 9m
€37–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to County Cork
10h 53m
€167–255
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
5h 48m
€86–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 55m
€61–321
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Mallow
7h 54m
€51–187

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to County Cork.

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Distance: 487.6 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to County Cork. 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 Bus Station, walk to Saint Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to County Cork via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 10h 53m.

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