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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cork is to fly and train which costs €60 - €200 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Ayr, Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Cork?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Cork is 581 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cork without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kilmarnock to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Cork bus from?

Kilmarnock to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 329+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Cork by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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 Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 40m
€76–212
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
6h 8m
€56–233
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
12h 37m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
15h 33m
€136–603
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Corkcar
8h 5m
€121–404
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
7h 46m
€64–196
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
8h 29m
€65–197
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 37m
€80–207
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
14h 13m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
15h 34m

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

9Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Cork. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cork via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 37m.

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