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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Stirling is to fly and train which costs £45 - £170 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Islamic Centre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Cork to Stirling?

The distance between Cork and Stirling is 393 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Stirling without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Cork to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Stirling bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 605+ hotels available in Stirling.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Stirling 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 Edinburgh Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 1m
£47–170
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 Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
13h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Stirlingcar
8h 57m
£94–170
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 Stirlingtrain
5h 2m
£64–183
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
8h 13m
£71–158
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 Stirlingtrain
7h 25m
£57–160
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 Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 6m
£74–217
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 44m
£66–182
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
13h 57m
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 Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8
14h 11m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Cork to Stirling.

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Distance: 390.9 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Stirling. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Park Station, walk to Edinburgh Park, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Stirling via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 26m.

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