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Eight ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Ireland

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Ireland

Cheapest
10 h 4 min
Car
606 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane
Other
10 h 4 min
Rideshare
606 km.
from $7.90
4 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $44.51
10 h 23 min
Train, Ferry
459 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $123.64
5 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $113.89
5 h 11 min
Train, Plane
460 km.
from $63.64

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 Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$151.89
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.72–$189.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$329.10

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$253.16
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$30.38–$291.13

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

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:
$18.99–$26.58

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Glengall Street to Westland
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

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:
$120.25–$291.13
Train from Chester to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

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:
$31.64–$45.57
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

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–$43.04

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Luas

Phone:
00353 1 4614911
Email:
Website:
luas.ie
Train from Red Cow to Tallaght
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03–$2.40

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ireland is to fly and tram which costs $23.91 - $119.57 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ireland is to fly and tram which takes 4h 29m and costs $23.91 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Westland Row via Glasgow Buchanan and Glengall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

Is there a direct flight between Edinburgh and Ireland?

Yes, there are direct flights between Edinburgh and Ireland; these take 1h 20m and cost $16.30 - $130.43 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ireland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ireland is 373 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ireland bus from?

Edinburgh to Ireland bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ireland bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ireland bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 28+ hotels available in Ireland. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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