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

The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athenry to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £80 - £180.

How far is it from Athenry to Edinburgh?

The distance between Athenry and Edinburgh is 343 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athenry to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Athenry to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2513+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Athenry to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Athenry to Edinburgh by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
6h 55m
£56–159
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
13h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athenry to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
8h 24m
£103–269
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 43m
£64–224
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
8h 22m
£75–190
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Athenry to Ennis
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SNN - EDI
6h 6m
£84–180
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
8h 49m
£72–140
Train, bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Athenry to Limerick
2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
8h 26m
£56–167
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NOC - EDI
6h 35m
£86–203
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
14h 4m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athenry to AthloneIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Station466
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21270
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
15h 52m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre212
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
17h 13m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 340.9 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Athenry to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athenry to Edinburgh Waverley via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 36m.

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