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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay 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 13h 27m.

How far is it from Limerick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Limerick and Edinburgh is 345 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Limerick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Edinburgh bus from?

Limerick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Limerick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SNN - EDI
4h 40m
£75–167
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
5h 43m
£49–146
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
13h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
9h 2m
£108–166
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
6h 6m
£53–153
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 43m
£89–221
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 51m
£59–218
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
13h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
14h 34m

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 342.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Ryanair flies from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a week.

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