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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cork to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £374 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £374, while a flight costs an average of £374.
Distance: 568 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£374 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cork to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 6h 45m sooner (2h 55m by flight vs 9h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £374 compared to roughly £108 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Edinburgh from Cork by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cork to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cork to Edinburgh.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cork and Edinburgh as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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