What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin Terminal 1 and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1 and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Edinburgh is 229 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 10h 33m and costs £65 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh bus from?

Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Where does the Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Bus Stand 1 station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2475+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh by plane, car ferry, train, busferry, car, 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.

Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
5h 21m
£45–143
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 33m
£68–196
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly 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
11h 42m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Edinburgh
8h 55m
£103–159
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
6h 29m
£64–175
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
6h 57m
£56–130
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 3m
£52–208
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 58m
£46–227
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
12h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry via Sean Moore Road
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
12h 39m

Dublin Terminal 1 to Edinburgh by car ferry and train

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10h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair UK fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.

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