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Overview: Train from Manchester to Cork

distanceDistance282 miles (455 km)
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Trains from Manchester to Cork cover the 282 miles (455 km) long journey. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Cork (Kent).

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FAQs

Travel by train between Manchester, United Kingdom and Cork, Ireland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Cork from Manchester restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Ireland from Manchester?

Entry Requirements:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Cork, Ireland?

The government of Ireland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance required: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask required: Recommended

The above information was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Manchester and Cork closer to your date of departure here

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Cork to Manchester is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to United Kingdom from Ireland?

Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Cork?

What are the requirements?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Manchester, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Regional advice

Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Manchester from Cork here.

You should expect to travel around 282 miles (455 km)  to Cork from Manchester by train.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly   and arrive in Cork (Kent).

Passengers board their train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and travel around 0.6 miles (954 m) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Cork (Kent) and need to travel approximately 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from the train station to the city center in Cork.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Cork
The major railway station for departures from Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey between Manchester and Cork.
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+44 3457114141
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Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)

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