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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickmacross and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Princes Street via Dundalk, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carrickmacross and Edinburgh is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickmacross to Edinburgh bus from?

Carrickmacross to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Carrickmacross to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Carrickmacross to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2493+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Carrickmacross to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross N2 to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
4h 38m
£43–142
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carrickmacross to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
6h 8m
£75–229
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
5h 13m
£54–160
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Dundalk Clarke Station
2. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
5h 51m
£55–119
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross N2 to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 22m
£51–197
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 57m
£61–225
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 35m
£64–199
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
10h 41m
Train, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
11h 2m

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

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Distance: 266 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Edinburgh Waverley via Dundalk Clarke Station, Dundalk, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 27m.

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