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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Slane is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Slane is to fly and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Slane. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Slane via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Abbey Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Slane?

The distance between Edinburgh and Slane is 404 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Slane without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 13h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Slane bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Slane bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 161+ hotels available in Slane.

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

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

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
5h 32m
€51–175
Train, Bus, car ferry, drive
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 York Street to Poyntzpass0
5. Drive from Poyntzpass to Slane
11h 47m
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Slane980
13h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Slane
6h 4m
€90–138
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 190 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Slane
6h 39m
€63–135
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 Drogheda Bus Station
6h 12m
€59–250
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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
6h 33m
€62–193
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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
7h 18m
€74–240
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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
7h 7m
€76–278

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Slane. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to Drogheda Bus Station, then take the line 190 bus to Slane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Slane via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, York Street, and Poyntzpass in around 11h 47m.

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