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 - £110 and takes 4h 33m.

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 5m and costs £50 - £160.

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 Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

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 5m 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 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dundalk to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 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
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
4h 5m
£51–159
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
4h 55m
£49–148
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk 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
9h 21m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 55m
£71–155
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
5h 50m
£73–110
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
4h 33m
£51–109
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 17m
£59–199
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 49m
£61–234
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 38m
£55–213
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 14m
£60–203
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
9h 32m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h 50m

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

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Map of how to get from Dundalk to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 203.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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 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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