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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cork is to train and fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Cork. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Europa Bus Centre and Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Cork?

The distance between Dumfries and Cork is 673 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Dumfries to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Cork bus from?

Dumfries to Cork bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Dumfries to Cork bus arrive?

Dumfries to Cork bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 302+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Cork by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
6h 41m
€112–271
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
7h 13m
€69–219
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
14h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
8h 11m
€97–184
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 47m
€92–310
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
7h 41m
€105–330
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
9h 28m
€100–243
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
10h 14m
€89–241
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
15h

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

7Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.4 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Cork. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitesands to Cork Alfred Street via Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Aston Quay in around 14h 37m.

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