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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cork is to fly which costs €35 - €160 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cork is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €35 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cork. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cork?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cork is 586 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cork bus from?

Edinburgh to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cork bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 288+ hotels available in Cork.

Edinburgh to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cork by plane, train, busferry, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4h 36m
€39–157
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
15h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
15h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
9h 12m
€138–208
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 34m
€84–177
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 38m
€68–186
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
15h 33m

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

8Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cork.

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Distance: 586.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

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

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