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 €40 - €170 and takes 5h 25m.

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 25m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and County Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre, Aston Quay and Saint Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to County Cork?

The distance between Edinburgh and County Cork is 596 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to County Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Edinburgh to County Cork, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh to County Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near County Cork?

There are 287+ hotels available in County Cork.

Edinburgh to County Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to County Cork by plane, bus, busferry, 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)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Blarney Eastbus
5h 25m
€44–163
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
16h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to County Corkcar
9h 20m
€138–208
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
6h 32m
€105–225

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

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Distance: 596.3 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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 bus from Princes Street to Saint Ann's Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Saint Patrick's Street in around 16h 8m.

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