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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Dumfries is to fly and train which costs £50 - £200 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Dumfries is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Academy Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

How far is it from Cork to Dumfries?

The distance between Cork and Dumfries is 421 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Dumfries without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Cork to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Dumfries bus from?

Cork to Dumfries bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Dumfries bus arrive?

Cork to Dumfries bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 404+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

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

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 Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 55m
£75–215
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 59m
£51–200
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain
15h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfriescar
8h 18m
£115–177
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 3m
£57–226
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
9h 22m
£70–181
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
9h 41m
£76–201
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
15h 41m

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

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Distance: 418.2 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Dumfries. 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 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dumfries via Dublin Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 15h 20m.

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