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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Cork. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane 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 31m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Cork?

The distance between Hamilton and Cork is 653 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 59m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Hamilton to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cork bus from?

Hamilton to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Hamilton to Cork bus arrive?

Hamilton to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 306+ hotels available in Cork.

Hamilton to Cork - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Hamilton to Cork by train, plane, ferry, busferry, bus, 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 Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
5h 32m
€60–205
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
13h 59m
€165–299
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
14h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hamilton to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
8h 31m
€100–187
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 19m
€76–208
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
€64–180
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 28m
€81–217
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
€81–180
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
14h 44m
Bus and ferry, bus via Park Road
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
15h 30m

Hamilton to Cork by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

13h 59mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Cork.

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Distance: 653.1 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Cork. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 226 bus to South Mall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Cork via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 59m.

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