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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which costs £50 - £180 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Kilmarnock is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Dunlop Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Cork to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Cork and Kilmarnock is 363 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cork to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Kilmarnock bus from?

Cork to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 546+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Cork to Kilmarnock - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Kilmarnock 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 Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 25m
£62–176
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
5h 38m
£48–207
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
12h 42m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
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
16h 51m
£133–529
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar
8h 2m
£106–338
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
7h 54m
£53–171
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
8h 28m
£55–172
Train to Kerry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KIR - GLA
9h 22m
£69–178
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 57m
£57–206
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 Ayrbusferry 923
13h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn'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
15h 13m

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

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3h 15mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 360.5 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Church Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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