How to travel from Cork to London

Travel from Cork, Ireland to London, United Kingdom is: Fully open.

Is international entry into London from Cork restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to London, United Kingdom from Cork?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in London, United Kingdom?

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

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

The above information was last verified on 6/29/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Cork and London closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Cork, Ireland from United Kingdom is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Cork, Ireland from London, United Kingdom?

Reentering Ireland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Cork from London?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Cork, Ireland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Ireland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 6/25/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Cork from London here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel between Cork and London. You can take a bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Cork and London is by taking a ferry with an average price of $1 (€1).

This is compared to other travel options to London:

A ferry is generally $9 (€8) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $9 (€8) from Cork to London.

A ferry is $18 (€16) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Cork to London costing on average $18 (€16).

A ferry is $16 (€14) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Cork to London costing on average $16 (€14).

The fastest way from Cork to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, getting to London by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

London is approximately 357 miles (576 km) away from Cork.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cork to London:

• Flights most often depart from Cork at Cork Airport and arrive in London at London Heathrow Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cork City and arrive in London Victoria.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cork to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Ryanair can take you to London by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Cork to London for $18 (€16).

Before traveling from Cork to London, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $9 (€8) one way.
• A plane ticket costs $18 (€16) one way on average for this trip.
• A ferry ticket costs $1 (€1) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket costs $16 (€14) one way on average for this journey.

But we recommend booking Cork to London tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.