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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portlaoise and Edinburgh is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Portlaoise to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Edinburgh bus from?

Portlaoise to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2518+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
5h 33m
£50–151
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
12h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
7h 40m
£96–259
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 18m
£58–216
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
7h 28m
£68–180
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cork
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
6h 35m
£54–166
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
7h 52m
£65–129
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
12h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
13h 13m

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

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Mayor Square - NCI, walk to Samuel Beckett Bridge, take the line 784 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Edinburgh Waverley via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 52m.

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