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

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Kildare to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kildare and Edinburgh is 258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kildare to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Belfast which takes 12h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kildare to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Edinburgh bus from?

Kildare to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.

Where does the Kildare to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kildare to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Kildare to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kildare to Edinburgh by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 48m
£49–149
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 22m
£46–213
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
12h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kildare to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
7h 28m
£90–135
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 31m
£54–204
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
6h 28m
£57–160
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
6h 56m
£59–125
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
12h 22m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Mayor Street Lowerbus 126
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 41m

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

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Kildare to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Princes Street via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 19m.

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