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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cork is to fly and train which costs €300 - €700 and takes 32h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cork is to fly which takes 28h 10m and costs €470 - €1200.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cork?

The distance between Melbourne and Cork is 17439 km.

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

It takes approximately 28h 10m to get from Melbourne to Cork, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cork?

Cork is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:39 PM in Melbourne and 5:39 AM in Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 134+ hotels available in Cork.

Melbourne to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Cork by plane 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 to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MEL - ORK
28h 10m
€470–1,123
Fly to Kerry Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MEL - KIR
2. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
32h 11m
€300–695
Fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MEL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
29h 26m
€540–1,965
Fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MEL - SNN
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain
32h 22m
€491–1,152

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

24Weekly Planes

28h 42mAverage Duration

€452Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Cork.

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Distance: 17,438.5 km
Duration: 28h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cork, Ireland?

Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, and six other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK) 3 times a day.

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