Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to County Cork

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to County Cork by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    2. Take the bus from St Patrick's Street to Blarney Eastbus bus
    5h 11m
    €79–244

  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 19m
    €50–70

  3. 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 County Corkcar car
    8h 36m
    €133–414

  4. 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 45m
    €59–251

  5. 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 Mallowtrain train
    8h 15m
    €61–193

  6. 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 54m
    €61–199

Glasgow to County Cork by busferry, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Glasgow to County Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 552.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and County Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to County Cork. 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 Cork Bus Stn, walk to St Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Saint Ann's Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and St Patrick's Street in around 14h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides