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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cork is to train and bus and fly which costs €130 - €420 and takes 13h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Cork is to ferry and fly which takes 11h 14m and costs €120 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Cork. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Inverness Union Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

How far is it from Thurso to Cork?

The distance between Thurso and Cork is 956 km.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 21h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Thurso to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cork bus from?

Thurso to Cork bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Thurso to Cork bus arrive?

Thurso to Cork bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 301+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Thurso to Cork by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or ferry

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 Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane INV - ORK
12h 28m
€150–361
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane KOI - ORK
11h 14m
€122–436
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
5. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
21h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Thurso to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
13h 34m
€174–297
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
13h 50m
€195–497
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane ABZ - ORK
14h 38m
€220–459
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
13h 29m
€138–413
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
22h 19m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 956 km
Duration: 12h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Cork. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Cork Alfred Street via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Aston Quay in around 21h 55m.

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