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

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEDI - DUB
    4h 3m
    €51–163

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    10h 12m
    €114–233

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    10h 45m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    8h 44m
    €131–174

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeGLA - DUB
    4h 42m
    €59–238

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeEDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    5h 49m
    €65–134

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeEDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    5h 43m
    €64–192

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeGLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    6h 28m
    €76–239

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeNCL - DUB
    5h 32m
    €51–225

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
    11h 35m

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    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
    11h 49m

Edinburgh to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair UK fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 3 hours.

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