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How to get fromEdinburgh to Irelandby plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 47m
    €58–135

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    10h 46m
    €34–71

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 31m
    €159–254

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    6h 41m
    €99–366

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 36m
    €62–153

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    4h 33m
    €45–153

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    5h 10m
    €45–173

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    4h 42m
    €50–235

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    5h 14m
    €52–227

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    11h 59m
    €35–163

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ireland?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 2 hours.

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