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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh is to train and car ferry and bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £120.

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 56m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Edinburgh?

The distance between Drogheda and Edinburgh is 227 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 train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, 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
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1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 29m
£48–117
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 29m
£43–134
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 47m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 41m
£49–113
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Drogheda to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 11m
£54–113
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 57m
£50–106
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 15m
£55–159
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 15m
£66–192
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 43m
£62–161
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Aircraft Hangarsbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 3m
£59–198
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 56m

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: 225.8 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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 Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, 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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Drogheda Macbride to Edinburgh Waverley via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 47m.

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