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How to Travel from

Cork to Edinburgh

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.85
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$140.12

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Cork Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$509.51–$1,273.78
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$509.51–$1,273.78
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$35.67–$343.92
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.83–$229.28

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Cork to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$39.49

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$56.05
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.57–$42.03

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$43.31

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.16–$114.64

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.49

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.95

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$33.12

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Edinburgh is to fly which costs $25 - $152.17 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $25 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Cork to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cork and Edinburgh is 585 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 59m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cork to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Edinburgh bus from?

Cork to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cork to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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