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 €75 - €200 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €180.

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, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Greenock to Cork?

The distance between Greenock and Cork is 558 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 which takes 14h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 280+ hotels available in Cork.

Greenock to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Greenock 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 Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
5h 2m
€89–171
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
5h 54m
€55–171
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
14h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Greenock to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cork
8h 30m
€129–325
Fly Glasgow Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)GLA - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
8h 20m
€91–198
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 53m
€76–200
Bus, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
15h 54m

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

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 557.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenock to Cork. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Cork Alfred Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 14h 30m.

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