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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Prestwick is to train and fly which costs £55 - £180 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Kyle Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Cork to Prestwick?

The distance between Cork and Prestwick is 364 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Prestwick without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cork to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Prestwick bus from?

Cork to Prestwick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 540+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Prestwick 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 30m
£62–196
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 53m
£60–177
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 Ayrbusferry 923
12h 1m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
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
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
16h 37m
£135–540
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwickcar
7h 54m
£80–147
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 27m
£71–235
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KIR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
8h 41m
£74–191
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
8h 32m
£85–262
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
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
12h 33m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson'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
14h 25m

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

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Map of how to get from Cork to Prestwick.

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Distance: 362 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Prestwick. 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 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Prestwick Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Kyle Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 1m.

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