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

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Cork is to bus and ferry which costs €75 - €120 and takes 14h 28m.

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 32m and costs €70 - €220.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Cork?

The distance between Port Talbot and Cork is 536 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 Fishguard which takes 11h 24m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Port Talbot to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 290+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Port Talbot to Cork by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
6h 32m
€71–211
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 55m
€61–310
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
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
11h 24m
€100–175
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillerybus 40
14h 28m
€78–119
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
7h 8m
€144–454
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
8h 40m
€113–279
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
7h 28m
€78–424
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
9h 23m
€71–220
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock 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
12h 27m
€100–193

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

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11h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.3 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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 Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. 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 24m.

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