How to get from Dublin to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car ferry, bus and ferry or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car ferry, bus and ferry or car

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Recommended option

Fly Dublin to Edinburgh  •  3 h 55 min

  1. Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI) DUB - EDI

$31 - $140

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Fly Dublin to Glasgow, train  •  4 h 38 min

  1. Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow (GLA) DUB - GLA
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh

$48 - $151

Bus to Belfast (Aldergrove), fly to Edinburgh  •  5 h 20 min

  1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast, Europa Bus Centre
  2. Fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Edinburgh (EDI) BFS - EDI

$74 - $182

Bus to Belfast (Aldergrove), fly to Glasgow, train  •  6 h 8 min

  1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast, Europa Bus Centre
  2. Fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Glasgow (GLA) BFS - GLA
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh

$88 - $183

Train to Belfast City, fly to Edinburgh  •  5 h 21 min

  1. Take the train from Connolly to Belfast Central
  2. Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI) BHD - EDI

$75 - $225

Fly Dublin to Newcastle, train  •  5 h 38 min

  1. Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL) DUB - NCL
  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh

$50 - $233

Car ferry, train  •  10 h 50 min

  1. Take the car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
  2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh

$201 - $339

Train, car ferry, bus  •  11 h 24 min

  1. Take the train from Connolly to Belfast Central
  2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
  3. Take the bus from Cairnryan, Stena Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Station (Stances 7 to 10) 923

$110 - $139

Bus, car ferry, train  •  12 h 38 min

  1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast, Europa Bus Centre
  2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
  3. Take the bus from Cairnryan, Stena Terminal to Ayr Railway Station Sl
  4. Take the train from Ayr to Edinburgh

$104 - $125

Bus and ferry, bus  •  16 h 30 min

  1. Take the bus and ferry from Dublin to Manchester 880
  2. Take the bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to Edinburgh National Express

$40 - $52

Car ferry, drive  •  8 h 48 min

  1. Take the car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
  2. Drive from Holyhead to Edinburgh

$104 - $143

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 16 h 30 min.

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The quickest way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh is to fly which costs 26€ - 120€ and takes 3 h 55 min.

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The distance between Dublin and Edinburgh is 351 km.

It takes approximately 3 h 55 min to get from Dublin to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dublin and arriving at Edinburgh via Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 h 30 min.

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

Ryanair, Hainan and two other airlines fly from Dublin to Edinburgh every 3 hours.

Airlines
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1 h 18 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$35 - $240
Flights from Dublin to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
1 h 9 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$35 - $210
Flights from Dublin to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
1 h 15 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$35 - $250
Flybe
Website
flybe.com
Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh via Cardiff
Ave. Duration
3 h 5 min
When
Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$100 - $470
Flights from Belfast City to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$30 - $180
Flights from Dublin to Newcastle via Cardiff
Ave. Duration
3 h 20 min
When
Friday
Estimated price
$110 - $460
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Belfast (Aldergrove) to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$40 - $150
Flights from Belfast (Aldergrove) to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$35 - $130
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1 h 10 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$18 - $200
Flights from Dublin to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
1 h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$16 - $150
Flights from Dublin to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
1 h 10 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$16 - $200
Hainan
Website
hainanairlines.com
Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1 h 10 min
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$45 - $290
Train operators
ScotRail
Phone
+44 344 811 0141
Email
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website
scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$14 - $19
Website
scotrail.co.uk
Advanced Single
$10 - $14
Anytime Day Single
$14 - $19
Train from Ayr to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
2 h 19 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$28 - $40
Website
scotrail.co.uk
Advanced Single
$17 - $24
Anytime Day Single
$28 - $40
First ScotRail
Source:Wiki
First ScotRail
Source:Wiki
Train interior
Source:Wiki Commons
1st class interior
Source:Scot-rail
Glasgow Queen Street
Source: Wikipedia
Edinburgh Waverley
Source: Wikipedia
Irish Rail
Website
irishrail.ie
Train from Connolly to Belfast Central
Ave. Duration
2 h 13 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$35 - $55
Website
irishrail.ie
Irish Rail Exterior
Source : Wikipedia
Citigold Interior of Irish Rail
Source : Irish Rail
Interior of First Plus class
Source : Irish Rail
Irish Rail exterior
Source : Wikipedia
Standard Interior of Irish Rail
Source : Broadsheet
Belfast Central
Source: Wikipedia
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1 h 29 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$60 - $95
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Advanced Single
$40 - $60
Anytime Single
$60 - $95
Off-Peak Single
$55 - $85
CrossCountry train
Source:Wiki Commons
CrossCountry train
Source:Wiki
CrossCountry train
Source:Wiki Commons
Seats in the 1st class
Source:Wiki Commons
1st class carriage
Source:Wiki
Standard class carriage
Source:Wiki
Newcastle
Source: Wikipedia
Edinburgh Waverley
Source: Wikipedia
LNER
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1 h 25 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$25 - $40
Website
lner.co.uk
2nd Class
$25 - $40
1st Class
$45 - $70
Virgin train
Source:Wiki
Virgin high speed train
Source:Wiki Commons
Virgin high speed trains
Source:Wiki Commons
First class carriage
Source:Wiki
Standard class carriage
Source:Wiki Commons
Newcastle
Source: Wikipedia
Edinburgh Waverley
Source: Wikipedia
Arriva Trains Wales
Phone
03333 211 202
Email
customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Website
arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration
1 h 53 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$35 - $55
Website
arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Advanced Single
$16 - $23
Anytime Day Single
$35 - $55
First Anytime Day Single
$55 - $80
Arriva Trains Wales
Source:Wiki
Train exterior
Source:Wiki
Train interior
Source:Wiki
Chester
Source: Wikipedia
Virgin West Coast Trains
Phone
0344 556 5650
Website
virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration
1 h 35 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$50 - $85
Website
virgintrains.co.uk
Advanced Single
$30 - $50
Anytime Day Single
$50 - $85
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
2 h 51 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$120 - $200
Website
virgintrains.co.uk
Advanced Single
$80 - $120
Anytime Day Single
$120 - $200
Virgin train
Source:Wiki
Virgin high speed train
Source:Wiki Commons
Virgin high speed trains
Source:Wiki Commons
First class carriage
Source:Wiki
Standard class carriage
Source:Wiki Commons
Chester
Source: Wikipedia
Bus operators
Aircoach
Phone
+353 1 844 7118
Website
aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast, Europa Bus Centre
Ave. Duration
1 h 55 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$15 - $22
Schedules at
aircoach.ie
Bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast, Europa Bus Centre
Ave. Duration
2 h 20 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$16 - $22
Schedules at
aircoach.ie
Aircoach Exterior
Source: Flickr
Aircoach Interior
Source: Air Liners
Aircoach Exterior
Source: Flickr
Aircoach Interior
Source: Flickr
Scottish Citylink
Phone
0871 266 33 33
Email
info@citylink.co.uk
Website
citylink.co.uk
Bus from Cairnryan, Stena Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Station (Stances 7 to 10)
Ave. Duration
3 h 30 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$27 - $40
Schedules at
citylink.co.uk
Scottish Citylink Coach
Source: Wikipedia
Scottish Citylink Airport Bus
Source: The Edinburgh Reporter
Interior
Source: The Edinburgh Reporter
Scottish Citylink 54031
Source: Flickr
Dodds of Troon
Phone
01292 288100
Email
info@doddsoftroon.com
Website
doddsoftroon.com
Bus from Cairnryan, Stena Terminal to Ayr Railway Station
Ave. Duration
1 h 15 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$15
Schedules at
doddsoftroon.com
National Express
Phone
+44 08717 818178
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus and ferry from Dublin to Manchester
Ave. Duration
9 h 45 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$18 - $23
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
5 h 45 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$22 - $29
Website
nationalexpress.com
National Express exterior
Source: Wikipedia
National Express interior
Source: EnglandTravelTips
National Express exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Airport bus ticket machines
Source: National Express
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Website
irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
Ave. Duration
3 h 15 min
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$39 - $43
Schedules at
irishferries.com
Car
$140 - $170
On Foot
$39 - $43
car
$118
Passenger
$42
Irish Ferries Exterior
Source : Tripadvisor
On Board Cabin of Irish Ferries
Source : Direct Ferries
Interior of Irish Ferries
Source : Direct Ferries
Stena Line
Website
stenaline.co.uk
Car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
Ave. Duration
3 h 30 min
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$45 - $160
Schedules at
stenaline.co.uk
Passenger
$47
Small Car
$158
Car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration
2 h 22 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$40
Schedules at
stenaline.co.uk
Passenger
$40
Small Car
$171
Stena Line Ferries
Source: Direct Ferries Ltd
Stena Hollandica
Source: Wikipedia
Stena Plus Lounge
Source: Stena Line
Class 2-bed Cabin
Source: Stena Line
Arriving at Dublin Port
Source: Panoramio
Holyhead Terminal
Source: Raildude

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