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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ayr is to train and fly which costs £60 - £170 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Ayr via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Cork to Ayr?

The distance between Cork and Ayr is 367 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Ayr without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cork to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Ayr bus from?

Cork to Ayr bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Ayr bus arrive?

Cork to Ayr bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 518+ hotels available in Ayr.

Cork to Ayr - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Ayr by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, car, 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.

Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 38m
£64–178
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
8h 1m
£62–170
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
11h 38m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
16h 42m
£137–555
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
7h 52m
£79–146
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 6m
£72–225
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h 11m
£85–252
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
12h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
14h 4m

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

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3h 15mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.8 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Ayr. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ayr via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 11h 38m.

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