There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howth
2h 15m€41–142Bus, bus and ferry, train
- Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationAir / ...
- Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
11h 52mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cairnryan
- Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
- Drive from Belfast to Howth
6h 25m€97–271Bus, bus and ferry via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationAir / ...
- Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
12h 26mBus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationAir / ...
- Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
12h 27m
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth is to fly and train which costs €40 - €150 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth is to fly and train which takes 2h 15m and costs €40 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Main Street Howth via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Howth is 362 km.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
There are 967+ hotels available in Howth.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Howth, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin George's Quay Ulster Bank, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport to Howth via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 52m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–110
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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