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Compare flight for Cork to Edinburgh
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 $508 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 $508, while a flight costs an average of $508.
Distance: 352 miles (568 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
$508 Average price Cheapest | $146 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 ways to travel from Cork to Edinburgh
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 $508 compared to roughly $146 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cork to Edinburgh
How to get from Cork to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cork to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 37317:40 AM 1h20 Cork Airport 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 3731
7:40 AM 1h20 Cork Airport 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 3731
7:40 AM 1h20 Cork Airport 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FR 3739
9:40 PM 1h20 Cork Airport 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport $38 1 One-way 0 transfers 
BA8716+BA593011:55 AM 6h20 Cork Airport 6:15 PM Edinburgh Airport $558 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA8710+BA5930
11:55 AM 6h35 Cork Airport 6:30 PM Edinburgh Airport $558 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 21 flights per day.
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.
- Flights mostly depart from Cork Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Travel with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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