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 £40 - £180 and takes 5h 44m.

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 36m and costs £35 - £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 Arthurs Qy and arriving at Princes Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

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 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 Arthurs Qy station.

Where does the Limerick to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2769+ 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)plane SNN - EDI
4h 36m
£37–167
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
9h 4m
£84–156
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
5h 44m
£45–176
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
6h 7m
£49–143
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 52m
£48–168
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 49m
£63–201
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from 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
13h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station 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
14h 44m

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

5Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest 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 36m

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

Ryanair flies from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a week.

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