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There are 10 ways to get from Ludlow to Cork by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Re / ...
    11h 12m
    €115–185

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    6h 10m
    €64–287

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ludlow to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar car
    11h 20m
    €103–456

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    12h 15m
    €159–347

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    6h 52m
    €109–264

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    6h 25m
    €71–296

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    5h 56m
    €74–234

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    7h 48m
    €85–247

  9. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    7h 46m
    €185–536

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    7h 38m
    €119–511

Ludlow to Cork by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Ludlow to Cork. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ludlow to Cork via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 20m.

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