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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cork is to bus and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 6m.

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 €85 - €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 Street via Ayr, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

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 13h 26m 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 276+ hotels available in Cork.

Kilmarnock to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Cork by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, 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 Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
5h 40m
€85–197
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
6h 6m
€49–167
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork208 / ...
13h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cork
7h 55m
€121–188
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 15m
€71–186
Fly Glasgow Airport to Kerry Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)GLA - KIR
2. Take the train from Killarney to Cork
10h 1m
€84–199
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 55m
€76–206
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
13h 49m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Street
13h 56m

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

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2h 42mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest 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 Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 26m.

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