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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Cork City

by Plane, Train, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$17.72–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kerry
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$139.24

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$278.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$240.50

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$278.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$240.50

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.72–$265.81

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 3 to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.42

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.62

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Kerry Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$32.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cork City is to fly which costs $23.91 - $141.30 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cork City is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $23.91 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cork City?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cork City?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cork City is 585 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cork City without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 1m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Cork City, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Cork City bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cork City bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cork City bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork City?

There are 241+ hotels available in Cork City. Prices start at $67.05 per night.
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