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Edinburgh to Dublin City

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462 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Dublin City

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Dublin City

Cheapest
8 h 40 min
Car
462 km.
from $25
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
8 h 40 min
Rideshare
462 km.
from $17.58
4 h 47 min
Train, Plane
348 km.
from $63.22
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
348 km.
from $129.84
6 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
348 km.
from $131.96
5 h 35 min
Train, Plane
348 km.
from $149.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$139.24
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$177.21
Plane from Newcastle to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$139.24

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$240.50
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$354.42
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$202.52
Plane from Newcastle to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$481.00

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.72–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$240.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$291.13
Train from Chester to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 3 to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$63.29

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Holyhead to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$56.96

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Dublin,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dublin City?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dublin City is to fly which costs $26.09 - $119.57 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dublin City?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dublin City is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $26.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dublin City?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dublin City. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) via Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dublin City?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dublin City is 360 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dublin City without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dublin City without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 4m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dublin City?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Dublin City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dublin City bus from?

Edinburgh to Dublin City bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dublin City bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dublin City bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Dublin Airport Airport?

Ryanair UK, Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Dublin Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Dublin City?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Dublin City. Prices start at $51.07 per night.
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