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 8h 21m.

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 26m and costs €60 - €200.

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 Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Cork?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Cork is 582 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 13h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 320+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 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 26m
€64–194
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
6h 9m
€54–238
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr 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 / ...
13h 25m
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 208 / ...
16h 4m
€131–593
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
7h 57m
€94–178
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 21m
€62–195
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Ayr 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 Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
13h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
15h 37m

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

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2h 37mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.8 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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 Cork Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cork via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 25m.

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