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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Edinburgh?

The distance between Drogheda and Edinburgh is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Drogheda to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
4h 27m
£54–162
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangars
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 7m
£46–209
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Drogheda 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
9h 54m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 17m
£74–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Drogheda to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
6h 9m
£78–117
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
4h 55m
£54–112
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangars
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
4h 27m
£47–145
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangars
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 10m
£53–210
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 39m
£62–202
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda 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 11m
£64–237
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 7m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
10h 12m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda to Princes Street via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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