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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cobh is to fly and train which costs €80 - €210 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cobh?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Spy Hill via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cobh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cobh is 610 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cobh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Cobh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cobh bus from?

Edinburgh to Cobh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cobh bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cobh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 308+ hotels available in Cobh.

Edinburgh to Cobh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 200 bus, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cobh by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, line 200 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
5h 35m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 32m
€80–203
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Street
15h 50m
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Bridgetown to Waterford Hospital370
5. Drive from Waterford Hospital to Cobh
18h 34m
€232–517
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cobh
9h 22m
€139–339
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
6h 34m
€94–242
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kerry Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)EDI - KIR
2. Take the train from Farranfore to Cork
9h 54m
€87–194

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.1 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cobh. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Spy Hill via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 15h 50m.

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