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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ireland is to fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ireland is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ireland station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Dublin Busaras Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Bus Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ireland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ireland is 367 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 28m and costs €110 - €240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Ireland bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Ireland?

Book your Edinburgh to Ireland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, 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 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 Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
4h 48m
€45–157
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
10h 28m
€115–235
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 / ...
10h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
6h 32m
€98–148
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
4h 31m
€49–163
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 Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
5h 11m
€57–238
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
5h 14m
€87–197
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
11h 49m
Bus, bus and ferry via Burlington Road
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
12h 3m

Edinburgh to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 28mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ireland.

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Distance: 367.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ireland?

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

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