What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk is to fly and train which costs €50 - €120 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dundalk?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Dundalk via Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dundalk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dundalk is 366 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dundalk without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dundalk bus from?

Edinburgh to Dundalk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dundalk bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dundalk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 247+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Edinburgh to Dundalk - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 1m
€54–119
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 49m
€50–157
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
10h 14m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
10h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dundalkcar
5h 42m
€83–121
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
5h 21m
€52–162
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)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 43m
€63–149
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 26m
€67–187
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 4m
€58–162
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalkbus 105 / ...
10h 43m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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51 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk.

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Distance: 366.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Dundalk. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Dundalk via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 10h 14m.

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