What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cork is to train and ferry and bus which costs €100 - €140 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €95 - €220.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Cork?

The distance between Port Talbot and Cork is 539 km.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 11h 9m and costs €95 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Cork?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Port Talbot to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 280+ hotels available in Cork.

Port Talbot to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Port Talbot to Cork 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
6h 4m
€96–212
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 10m
€87–300
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
11h 9m
€95–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
10h 5m
€130–187
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 51m
€137–411
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
8h 42m
€120–268
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
9h 10m
€92–221
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
12h 9m
€98–198
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
13h 10m
€103–138
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to CorkIc / ...
13h 44m
€100–209

Port Talbot to Cork by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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11h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539.2 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Port Talbot to Cork. However, you can take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cork Anderson's Quay via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 11h 9m.

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