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

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Howth to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Howth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Princes Street via The Gresham Hotel, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Howth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Howth and Edinburgh is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Howth to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Howth to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howth to Edinburgh bus from?

Howth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Howth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Howth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2489+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Howth to Edinburgh by train, plane, 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.

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Howth to Tara Streettrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 37m
£43–134
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 13m
£39–193
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Howth to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 47m
£84–128
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 23m
£48–132
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 58m
£51–145
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
6h 26m
£54–114
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
12h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
12h 34m

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Howth to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Tara Street, walk to Custom House Quay, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Edinburgh Waverley via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 12h 7m.

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