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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Cork is to train and fly which costs €70 - €210 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Cork. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Ayr, Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Cork?

The distance between Prestwick and Cork is 582 km.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Cork without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Prestwick to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Cork bus from?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Cork bus arrive?

Prestwick 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.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Prestwick 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 Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 25m
€83–220
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
6h 15m
€68–263
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 2m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
15h 29m
€143–616
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Corkcar
7h 55m
€118–400
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 31m
€71–204
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
3. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
10h 22m
€87–215
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
13h 38m
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
14h 59m

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

9Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Prestwick to Cork.

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Distance: 581.5 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Cork. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 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 Gardiner Street to Cork via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 2m.

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