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How to get fromEdinburgh to Athenryby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Athenry by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train
    7h 31m
    €53–167

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train Re
    14h 20m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athenrycar car
    8h 14m
    €91–168

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EDI - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    7h 27m
    €80–168

  5. Fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train
    7h 3m
    €62–225

  6. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train
    9h 32m
    €76–152

  7. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train
    9h 20m
    €74–156

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    15h 16m

  9. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train Re
    15h 18m

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Athenry. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athenry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Athenry via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 20m.

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