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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to County Cork is to fly and line 215 bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to County Cork is to fly and line 215 bus which takes 5h 32m and costs €45 - €170.

How far is it from Edinburgh to County Cork?

The distance between Edinburgh and County Cork is 596 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Edinburgh to County Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in County Cork.

Edinburgh to County Cork - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to County Cork by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Blarney East
5h 32m
€49–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to County Cork
9h 18m
€138–213
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
6h 25m
€98–248

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

12Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to County Cork.

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Distance: 596.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to County Cork. 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 Saint Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh to County Cork via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 18m.

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