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There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Kent by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 55m
    £115–383

  2. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 14m
    £69–246

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    14h 28m
    £159–255

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Victoriabus bus
    5. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    19h 46m
    £156–257

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Kentcar car
    14h
    £126–446

  6. Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 11m
    £75–292

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 5m
    £78–381

  8. Train, train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train
    3. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 29m
    £111–339

  9. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SNN - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    8h 45m
    £97–268

  10. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 41m
    £122–312

  11. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 12m
    £141–331

Cork to Kent by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Kent. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Ashford International, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Lenham via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 14h 28m.

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