What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Cobh?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cobh is to train and fly which costs €85 - €340 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Cobh?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €100 - €350.

How far is it from Poole to Cobh?

The distance between Poole and Cobh is 753 km.

How do I travel from Poole to Cobh without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Cobh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 30h 13m and costs €65 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Cobh?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Poole to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 305+ hotels available in Cobh.

Poole to Cobh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Cobh 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
7h 15m
€100–341
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
30h 13m
€69–627
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
5. Take the bus from Bridgetown to Waterford Hospital370
6. Drive from Waterford Hospital to Cobh
16h 58m
€185–462
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobh
12h 1m
€162–228
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
7h 39m
€114–348
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
8h 22m
€86–332
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
8h 36m
€107–357
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
8h 3m
€121–379
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
9h 2m
€93–528
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from The Faythe to Duncormick388
4. Drive from Hook Head to Cobh
30h 27m

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

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1h 22mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Cobh. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Station, walk to Cork, then take the train to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Cobh via Southampton Central, Newport (S Wales), Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Bridgetown, and Waterford Hospital in around 16h 58m.

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