What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Cork is to bus and fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Cork is to bus and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Fort William to Cork?

The distance between Fort William and Cork is 688 km.

How do I travel from Fort William to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Cork?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Fort William to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Cork bus from?

Fort William to Cork bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Cork bus arrive?

Fort William to Cork bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 290+ hotels available in Cork.

Fort William to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Fort William to Cork by bus, plane, busferry, train, 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.

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
7h 7m
€77–211
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
7h 35m
€30–236
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
17h 19m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
17h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Fort William to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
10h 19m
€159–251
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane INV - ORK
9h 52m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
9h 43m
€72–190
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
10h 25m
€58–245
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
17h 21m

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

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2h 42mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fort William to Cork.

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Distance: 688.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Cork. However, you can take the bus 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 Bus Station to Cork Alfred Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 17h 19m.

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