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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh is to fly and train which costs £35 - £160 and takes 5h 1m.

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 6m and costs £50 - £130.

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 Westland Row and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ireland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Grand Central Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ireland to Edinburgh?

Book your Ireland to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2856+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ireland to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Edinburgh by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, tram, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 6m
£54–129
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 20m
£35–127
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 40m
£87–311
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 34m
£51–123
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
4h 13m
£38–185
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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 48m
£60–194
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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 16m
£57–163
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 1m
£35–152
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
4h 36m
£38–177
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry via Terminal 1 Zone 2
1. Take the bus from 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 39m

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

27Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ireland to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair flies from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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