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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cork is to train and bus and fly which costs €60 - €280 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cork is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Cork. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street 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 17h 29m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cork?

The distance between Inverness and Cork is 716 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cork without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Inverness to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cork bus from?

Inverness to Cork bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Cork bus arrive?

Inverness to Cork bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 302+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Cork by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane INV - ORK
7h 35m
€74–216
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
8h 24m
€64–272
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
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
17h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
11h 18m
€145–252
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
8h 29m
€113–351
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
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 Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
17h 46m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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5h 22mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.5 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK) every 4 hours.

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