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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Inverness is to bus and fly which costs £90 - £290 and takes 10h 51m.

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 46m and costs £80 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

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 train and bus and ferry which takes 17h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1394+ hotels available in Inverness.

Cork to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Inverness by plane, train, busferry, bus, 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane ORK - INV
7h 46m
£82–334
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 58m
£65–271
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 Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
17h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from 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 Bus Station Stance 3bus
17h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
11h 29m
£153–408
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
8h 35m
£121–300
Fly Cork Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane ORK - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
9h 59m
£123–362
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane SNN - INV
10h 51m
£90–281
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 Queen Street to Invernesstrain
10h 58m
£119–292
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
19h 21m

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

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5h 28mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Inverness.

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Distance: 444.8 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

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

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