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How to get fromGlasgow to Cobhby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Cobhtrain train
    5h 13m
    €67–245

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    14h 5m
    €40–55

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    13h 10m
    €63–89

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Cobhcar car
    8h 40m
    €132–414

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    5h 47m
    €51–242

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    7h 42m
    €53–177

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    8h 31m
    €61–194

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    15h 42m
    €51–184

Glasgow to Cobh by busferry, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Cobh, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Cobh. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Kent Station, walk to Cork, then take the train to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Cobh via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Five Lamps, Drimnagh Rd, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 13h 10m.

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