Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howthby plane, train, bus, busferry, car or car ferry

Find Transport to Howth

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Howth by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain
    2h 15m
    €41–142
  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationbusAir / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    11h 52m
  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cairnryancar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Howthcar
    6h 25m
    €97–271
  4. Bus, bus and ferry via Burgh Quay

    1. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationbusAir / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quaybus785
    12h 26m
  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationbusAir / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX1
    12h 27m

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides