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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £35 - £130 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Dublin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dublin and Edinburgh is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Dublin to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Edinburgh bus from?

Dublin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.

Where does the Dublin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dublin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at £0 per night.

Dublin to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Edinburgh by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, 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
3h 56m
£37–128
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 21m
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 21m
£150–351
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Edinburgh
8h 50m
£110–151
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
5h 36m
£50–125
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
5h 11m
£67–195
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
4h 52m
£46–195
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
5h 40m
£60–294
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
10h 54m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
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
11h 19m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.9 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair UK fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 2 hours.

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