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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cobh is to fly and train which costs €45 - €170 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Cobh is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs €80 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Cobh?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Spy Hill via Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Scotland to Cobh?

The distance between Scotland and Cobh is 606 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Cobh without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Scotland to Cobh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Cobh bus from?

Scotland to Cobh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Cobh bus arrive?

Scotland to Cobh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 306+ hotels available in Cobh.

Scotland to Cobh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Cobh 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, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Cobh
5h 30m
€48–162
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
13h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cobh
8h 31m
€127–322
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Cobh
5h 24m
€83–167
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cork Airport (ORK)ABZ - ORK
8h 12m
€110–230
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 12m
€76–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
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 and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
13h 55m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
14h 6m

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Scotland and Cobh, Ireland?

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cork Airport (ORK) every 4 hours.

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