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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cork is to fly which costs €80 - €280 and takes 7h 19m.

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 19m and costs €80 - €280.

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 Union Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m 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 Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 281+ hotels available in Cork.

Inverness to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness 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 from Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK)INV - ORK
7h 19m
€83–276
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
17h 1m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
17h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cork
11h 20m
€173–388
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
8h 24m
€110–226
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
7h 58m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cork Airport (ORK)ABZ - ORK
10h 1m
€145–269
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Street
17h 28m

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

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5h 21mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 716 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK) 3 times a day.

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