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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Thurso is to fly and train which costs £110 - £330 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 12h 4m and costs £110 - £330.

How far is it from Cork to Thurso?

The distance between Cork and Thurso is 597 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Thurso without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 21h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Cork to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Thurso bus from?

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

Where does the Cork to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 105+ hotels available in Thurso.

Cork to Thurso - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, bus and ferry, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cork and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Sir George's Street Church via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Thurso by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or 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 to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane ORK - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 4m
£114–326
Fly to Kirkwall, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ORK - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
16h 18m
£102–383
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 Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
21h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Thursocar
13h 41m
£177–280
Fly 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 Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 49m
£108–340
Fly 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
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
14h 43m
£142–335
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 48m
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
22h 28m

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

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594 mi
Duration: 12h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Thurso. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Thurso. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Sir George's Street Church via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 21h 31m.

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