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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Edinburgh - Princes Street via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

How far is it from Cork to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cork and Edinburgh is 366 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cork to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Edinburgh bus from?

Cork to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
4h 16m
£37–135
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
9h 20m
£121–180
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 15m
£80–250
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KIR - EDI
8h 6m
£70–150
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
6h 58m
£63–166
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
14h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
14h 46m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 363.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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