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 €95 - €310 and takes 6h 33m.

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 33m and costs €95 - €310.

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 London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 46m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 282+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Cork by train, plane, bus, busferry, or 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 Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 33m
€100–301
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
8h 11m
€61–513
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
27h 46m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourferry
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
€73–667
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
7h 40m
€96–323
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 30m
€76–299
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
7h 10m
€78–301
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 11m
€72–340
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1ferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
28h 53m
€134–350

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.4 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Cork Alfred Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 27h 46m.

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