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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Edinburgh - Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dundalk and Edinburgh is 205 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Dundalk to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Edinburgh bus from?

Dundalk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Dundalk to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dundalk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 8m
£49–149
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 21m
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 51m
£73–110
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 36m
£51–114
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 58m
£49–148
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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
5h 22m
£59–199
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 54m
£61–234
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 43m
£54–203
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 11m
£55–203
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
9h 52m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Edinburgh Waverley via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 21m.

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