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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Leith is to fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Leith is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Leith station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Dublin to Leith?

The distance between Dublin and Leith is 227 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Leith 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 Leith?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Dublin to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Leith bus from?

Dublin to Leith bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Leith.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Leith by plane, train, busferry, ferry, 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
4h 10m
£43–141
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 36m
£42–205
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
10h 21m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 41m
£86–206
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Leith
9h
£113–148
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 39m
£49–206
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
5h 21m
£57–167
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
5h 48m
£57–117
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
11h
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
11h 53m

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

69Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.6 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

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

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