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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cork is to bus and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 26m.

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 26m and costs €80 - €220.

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 Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Ayr to Cork?

The distance between Ayr and Cork is 587 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 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 285+ 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 Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 26m
€84–215
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
6h 26m
€49–170
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
11h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
7h 44m
€117–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 2m
€73–194
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
3. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
9h 47m
€83–207
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
12h 7m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
12h 17m

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

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2h 40mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.9 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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 line 757 bus to Terminal Building, 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 Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 37m.

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