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How to get fromCounty Cork to Edinburghby bus, plane, car, car ferry or train

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There are 4 ways to get from County Cork to Edinburgh by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Line 215 bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Blarney East to Saint Patrick's Streetbus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeORK - EDI
    5h 5m
    £44–140

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from County Cork to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
    9h 26m
    £123–182

  3. Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeORK - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    6h 3m
    £84–215

  4. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mallow to Shannon Airportbus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeSNN - EDI
    7h 21m
    £89–187

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from County Cork to Edinburgh. However, you can take the line 215 bus to Saint Patrick's Street, walk to Cork Bus Station, take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Cork to Edinburgh via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 9h 26m.

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