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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Cork is to train and fly which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €85 - €210.

How far is it from Wigan to Cork?

The distance between Wigan and Cork is 510 km.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 9m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Wigan to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 278+ hotels available in Cork.

Wigan to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Wigan to Cork by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Bolton
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 25m
€39–156
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
16h 9m
€185–303
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
20h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Wigan to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
8h 5m
€116–160
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)LPL - ORK
5h 14m
€86–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 18m
€57–246
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 7m
€73–201
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 17m
€68–175

Wigan to Cork by train, foot, ferry, and bus

13Weekly Services

16h 9mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Cork. However, you can take the train to Bolton, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Wigan North Western to Cork Anderson's Quay via Crewe, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 16h 9m.

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