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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Falkirk is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin which costs £30 - £50 and takes 16h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Falkirk is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Grahamston Station via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

How far is it from Cork to Falkirk?

The distance between Cork and Falkirk is 383 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Falkirk without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 11m and costs £45 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cork to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Falkirk bus from?

Cork to Falkirk bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Falkirk bus arrive?

Cork to Falkirk bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 879+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Falkirk by plane, train, busferry, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
4h 44m
£62–215
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
16h 39m
£34–45
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
14h 11m
£45–64
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain
15h 26m
£155–259
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Falkirkcar
8h 52m
£118–358
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
5h 51m
£64–224
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
7h 32m
£60–168
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
8h 19m
£50–167
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
14h 47m
£39–54

Cork to Falkirk by train, tram, busferry, and bus

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14h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380.4 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Falkirk. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Park Station, walk to Edinburgh Park, then take the train to Falkirk Grahamston. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Grahamston Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 11m.

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