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 €35 - €160 and takes 5h 7m.

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 5h 7m and costs €35 - €160.

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, Europa Bus Centre and Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Howth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Howth is 375 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 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Howth bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Howth?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Howth.

Edinburgh to Howth - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 10 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)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Howthtrain
5h 7m
€39–157
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 Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
11h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Howthcar
6h 38m
€71–139
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 train from Dublin Connolly to Howthtrain
5h 55m
€55–174
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 42m
€62–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 Dublin Connollytrain
6h 30m
€60–140
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 Dublin Connollytrain
7h 30m
€78–199
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)plane NCL - DUB
6h 33m
€59–233
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
12h 44m
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 Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
12h 50m

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Howth.

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Distance: 374.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 2 Zone 21, take the line 783 bus to Samuel Beckett Bridge, walk to Dublin Connolly, 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 Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 31m.

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