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 €55 - €130 and takes 4h 48m.

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 42m and costs €55 - €190.

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 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dundalk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dundalk is 367 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 train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dundalk bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dundalk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 241+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Edinburgh to Dundalk - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk by plane, train, busferry, bus, 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)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 48m
€58–125
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
5h 21m
€56–172
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to DundalkIc / ...
9h 44m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to DundalkIc / ...
10h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dundalk
5h 40m
€83–126
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 42m
€57–183
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 27m
€69–230
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 16m
€71–268
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
6h 1m
€64–247
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to DundalkIc / ...
10h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk143 / ...
10h 39m

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Dundalk.

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Distance: 367.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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 Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundalk via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 9h 44m.

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