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

The cheapest way to get from Slane to Edinburgh is to line 190 bus and bus and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slane to Edinburgh is to line 190 bus and bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Slane and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Slane to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Princes Street via Drogheda Bus Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Slane to Edinburgh?

The distance between Slane and Edinburgh is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Slane to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Slane to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slane to Edinburgh bus from?

Slane to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus Station.

Where does the Slane to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Slane to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin, Airport station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2501+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Slane to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, line 190 bus, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Slane to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Line 190 bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the bus from Slane to Drogheda Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
5h 24m
£49–151
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
11h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Slane to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
6h 13m
£79–234
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
5h 58m
£60–169
Line 190 bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Slane to Drogheda Bus Station
2. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
6h 36m
£60–123
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 8m
£57–216
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 43m
£67–244
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 21m
£69–208
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 4m
£49–225
Drive, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Drive from Slane to Kilkeelgreencastle Street
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Bedford Street520 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
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
12h 44m

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

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Distance: 251.6 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Slane to Edinburgh. However, you can take the line 190 bus to Drogheda Bus Station, take the bus to Dublin, Airport, 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 bus from Slane to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Drogheda Bus Station, Drogheda MacBride Station, Drogheda, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 41m.

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