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Compare flight for Manchester to Cork
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cork among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $669 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $669, while a flight costs an average of $669.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$669 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 21m 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 Manchester to Cork, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 5h 31m sooner (2h 50m by flight vs 8h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $669 compared to roughly $95 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Cork
How to get from Manchester to Cork by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Cork is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 7677:50 AM 1h15 Manchester Airport 9:05 AM Cork Airport $279 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 7677:50 AM 1h15 Manchester Airport 9:05 AM Cork Airport $279 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 7677:50 AM 1h15 Manchester Airport 9:05 AM Cork Airport $279 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 18637:05 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 8:20 PM Cork Airport $410 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 Manchester and Cork as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Cork Airport.
- Travel with Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Cork by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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