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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Howth is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Howth is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Howth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Howth. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Main Street Howth via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Howth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Howth is 374 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Howth without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Howth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Howth bus from?

Edinburgh to Howth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Howth bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Howth?

There are 974+ hotels available in Howth.

Edinburgh to Howth - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

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

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 Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howth
4h 48m
€52–167
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 Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
11h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Howth
6h 36m
€99–274
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 train from Tara Street to Howth
5h 33m
€62–242
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 44m
€66–143
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 Dublin Connolly
6h 36m
€70–196
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NCL - DUB
6h 16m
€54–248
Bus, bus and ferry via Burgh Quay
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 Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
12h 9m
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 Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
12h 47m

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Howth. 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 1 Zone 1, take the bus to George's Quay, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Howth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 37m.

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