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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cork is to fly and train which costs €60 - €170 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cork is to train and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Cork. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cork?

The distance between Sunderland and Cork is 611 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Sunderland to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cork bus from?

Sunderland to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Cork bus arrive?

Sunderland to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 281+ hotels available in Cork.

Sunderland to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Cork by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Newcastle to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cork Airport (ORK)NCL - ORK
7h 27m
€83–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
7h 2m
€62–257
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
18h 48m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornaby
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
5. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
21h 4m
€220–416
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
10h 26m
€150–261
Fly Newcastle to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)NCL - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
9h 41m
€75–187
Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NCL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 9m
€64–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
8h 47m
€70–300
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
8h 7m
€106–340
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
18h 54m

Newcastle (NCL) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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4h 40mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Cork.

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Distance: 611.4 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cork Airport (ORK) every 4 hours.

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