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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cork is to fly and train which costs €50 - €180 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Cork. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from Scotland to Cork?

The distance between Scotland and Cork is 585 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Cork without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Scotland to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Cork bus from?

Scotland to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 324+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Cork by plane, busferry, train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4h 48m
€42–207
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan 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 / ...
12h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Corkcar
8h 29m
€126–413
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
4h 47m
€52–171
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane ABZ - ORK
7h 15m
€89–314
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 22m
€51–173
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 38m
€59–179
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan 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 3m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan 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
14h 43m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Cork.

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Distance: 585.4 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Scotland and Cork, Ireland?

Ryanair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK) once daily.

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