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

The cheapest way to get from County Cork to Edinburgh is to line 215 bus and fly which costs £35 - £160 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from County Cork to Edinburgh is to line 215 bus and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between County Cork and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from County Cork to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Saint Ann's Road and arriving at Princes Street via Cork Anderson's Quay, The Gresham Hotel, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

How far is it from County Cork to Edinburgh?

The distance between County Cork and Edinburgh is 373 miles.

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

The best way to get from County Cork to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from County Cork to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Cork to Edinburgh bus from?

County Cork to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Cork Anderson's Quay station.

Where does the County Cork to Edinburgh bus arrive?

County Cork to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

County Cork to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, line 215 bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from County Cork to Edinburgh by bus, plane, busferry, train, 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.

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)plane ORK - EDI
5h 4m
£38–160
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
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
15h 51m
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 29m
£100–177
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
6h 12m
£57–195
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)plane SNN - EDI
7h 18m
£50–186
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
9h 13m
£72–175
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
8h 17m
£57–167
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 600
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
17h 41m

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

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Distance: 370.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Ann's Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Saint Patrick's Street, Cork Alfred Street, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 15h 51m.

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