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

The cheapest way to get from Athy to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athy to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £140.

How far is it from Athy to Edinburgh?

The distance between Athy and Edinburgh is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athy to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Athy to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Athy to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Athy to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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 Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
5h 21m
£45–138
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
12h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athy to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
7h 39m
£99–155
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 6m
£47–148
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
6h 52m
£57–134
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
7h 20m
£60–123
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 57m
£60–277

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

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Distance: 268.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Athy to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, 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 Athy to Princes Street via Dublin Heuston, Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 48m.

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