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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cork is to train and fly which costs €100 - €300 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.

How far is it from Poole to Cork?

The distance between Poole and Cork is 736 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cork without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 28h 33m and costs €95 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Poole to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cork bus from?

Poole to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Cork bus arrive?

Poole to Cork bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 306+ hotels available in Cork.

Poole to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Cork by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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 Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 44m
€109–299
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
7h 31m
€95–370
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
28h 33m
€96–906
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
28h 58m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
7h 37m
€101–339
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
8h 1m
€106–271
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
7h 13m
€104–349
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
8h 5m
€131–342
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
28h 53m
€158–1,219

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Cork. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 226 bus to South Mall. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Poole to Cork Anderson's Quay via Port of Cherbourg, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 28h 33m.

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