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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cork is to train and fly which costs €110 - €330 and takes 13h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Cork is to train and fly which takes 11h 17m and costs €140 - €320.

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 Bank of Scotland and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.

How far is it from Thurso to Cork?

The distance between Thurso and Cork is 957 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 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Thurso to Cork bus arrive?

Thurso to Cork bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 287+ 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
11h 17m
€143–311
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
cheapest
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 42m
€119–322
Bus, bus and ferry
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 Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
21h 57m
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
€202–299
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly
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 37m
€476–688
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 32m
€127–260
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 17m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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
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
22h 13m

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

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4h 38mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 957 km
Duration: 11h 17m

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 Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Cork Alfred Street via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 21h 57m.

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