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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kilmarnock is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 30m.

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 21m and costs £65 - £190.

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 Street and arriving at Church Street via Dublin Airport 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 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 508+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Kilmarnock by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, 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 21m
£67–185
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 30m
£40–144
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
12h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar
8h 4m
£105–155
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 53m
£60–156
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 16m
£66–175
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KIR - GLA
8h 21m
£74–170
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 Ayrbusferry 923
13h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
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 Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
13h 22m

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

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Map of how to get from Cork to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 360.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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 Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 54m.

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