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

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 190 bus

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Slanebus bus
    5h 36m
    €60–174

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    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 Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus bus 980
    13h 53m
    €36–54

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus bus 980
    12h 32m
    €166–264

  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 Slanecar car
    6h 14m
    €93–366

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 190 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Slanebus bus
    6h 41m
    €80–167

  6. 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 Droghedatrain train
    6h 30m
    €85–185

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    6h 13m
    €60–204

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    7h 18m
    €87–202

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    6h 57m
    €92–245

Edinburgh to Slane by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 Airport Zone 13, take the bus to Drogheda Bus, then take the line 190 bus to Slane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Slane via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., and Abbey St in around 12h 32m.

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