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Compare flight for Cork to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cork to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $533 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $533, while a flight costs an average of $533.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
$533 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Cork to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 5h 14m sooner (2h 34m by flight vs 7h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $533 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Cork to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cork to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 AM 1h15 Cork 7:00 AM Manchester $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 AM 1h15 Cork 7:00 AM Manchester $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:45 AM 1h15 Cork 7:00 AM Manchester $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:00 PM 1h15 Cork 9:15 PM Manchester $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:05 PM 5h10 Cork 9:15 PM Manchester $476 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 17 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cork and Manchester as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cork Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air to go to Manchester by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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