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 £45 - £150 and takes 4h 34m.

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 34m and costs £45 - £150.

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 Custom House Quay, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 11h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.

Where does the Howth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Howth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2518+ 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 Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
4h 34m
£46–144
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Howth to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
6h 45m
£86–244
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 18m
£54–209
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
6h 14m
£58–166
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
6h 42m
£55–115
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 13m
£46–218
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
12h 22m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
12h 40m

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

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Distance: 230.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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 2 Zone 21, 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 Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 43m.

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