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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tralee is to fly and train which costs €50 - €200 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tralee is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €65 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Tralee?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tralee?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tralee is 619 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tralee without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 46m and costs €280 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Tralee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tralee bus from?

Edinburgh to Tralee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tralee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 192+ hotels available in Tralee.

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

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

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 Kerry Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
7h 22m
€66–157
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain
7h 47m
€51–194
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
15h 46m
€284–490
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 Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 785
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Tralee Prince's Streetbus 300
16h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Traleecar
10h 5m
€149–229
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
7h 56m
€71–203
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain
9h 10m
€73–191
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain
8h 47m
€92–240
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
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
16h
Bus, bus and ferry via Cork
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 Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus 40
18h 44m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR) twice daily.

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