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 £40 - £140 and takes 3h 58m.

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 58m and costs £40 - £140.

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 The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Edinburgh - Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Dublin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dublin and Edinburgh is 225 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 58m 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 Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dublin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Edinburgh by plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, 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)plane DUB - EDI
3h 58m
£43–140
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 33m
£40–204
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly 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
10h 21m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 51m
£72–206
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 42m
£86–129
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 8m
£52–152
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 42m
£48–195
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 36m
£54–117
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly 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
6h 20m
£62–202
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
11h 14m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
11h 34m

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 223.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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 3 hours.

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