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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Cork is to fly and train which costs €60 - €180 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Cork is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Cork. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

How far is it from Greenock to Cork?

The distance between Greenock and Cork is 557 km.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Greenock to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Cork bus from?

Greenock to Cork bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where does the Greenock to Cork bus arrive?

Greenock to Cork bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 302+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Greenock to Cork by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 19m
€72–206
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
6h 12m
€49–192
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
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 / ...
14h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Greenock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
8h 32m
€102–190
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h
€60–178
Fly Glasgow Airport to Kerry Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
2. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
10h 17m
€77–178
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
9h 8m
€70–204
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
14h 59m
Bus, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
16h 26m

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

5Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Greenock to Cork.

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Distance: 557.4 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Aer Lingus and British Airways fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK) 5 times a week.

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