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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Cork is to fly and train which costs €210 - €600 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Cork is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €450 - €650.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Cork?

The distance between Kirkwall and Cork is 880 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Cork without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Kirkwall to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 287+ hotels available in Cork.

Kirkwall to Cork - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Cork by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, 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 to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane KOI - ORK
6h 29m
€459–619
Fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KOI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
10h 7m
€210–571
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
25h 31m
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
47h 25m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
25h 33m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

5Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Cork.

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Distance: 880.2 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair UK fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Cork Airport (ORK) 5 times a week.

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