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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Inverness is to fly and train which costs £75 - £200 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Inverness is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Union Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

How far is it from Cork to Inverness?

The distance between Cork and Inverness is 447 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Inverness without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Cork to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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

Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)ORK - INV
7h 6m
£91–225
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 2m
£79–198
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
16h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Inverness
11h 24m
£147–220
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 9m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)ORK - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
9h 44m
£115–250
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
17h 1m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
17h 27m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

25Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Inverness.

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Distance: 444.3 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

KLM, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 4 times a day.

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