What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cork is to train and fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €85 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Cork. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Ayr to Cork?

The distance between Ayr and Cork is 586 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Cork without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Cork?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Ayr to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cork bus from?

Ayr to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Cork bus arrive?

Ayr to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 283+ hotels available in Cork.

Ayr to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Cork by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
5h 39m
€89–177
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
6h 26m
€50–175
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
11h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cork
7h 43m
€117–308
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)GLA - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
8h 43m
€91–204
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 17m
€76–206
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
12h 13m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
12h 15m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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Distance: 586 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Cork. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Cork via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 32m.

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