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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh is to tram and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Ireland to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ireland and Edinburgh is 205 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ireland to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Edinburgh bus from?

Ireland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ireland to Edinburgh - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Ireland to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 5m
£45–144
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
4h 13m
£35–135
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 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
11h 40m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 5m
£77–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 42m
£84–128
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 33m
£47–103
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 22m
£41–141
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 20m
£55–131
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 52m
£58–172
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 9m
£45–129
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
4h 41m
£70–167
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
11h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry via Merrion Square South
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 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 12m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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