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How to Travel from

Dublin to Edinburgh

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$140.12
Plane from Dublin Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$178.33
Plane from Dublin Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$216.54

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$152.85
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$152.85

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28
Plane from Dublin Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$331.18
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$203.80
Plane from Dublin Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$560.46

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.83–$229.28
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$242.02

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.12–$121.01
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$121.01–$292.97

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$56.05
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$44.58

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.80–$242.02

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.27–$152.85

Lumo

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

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$43.31

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.16–$114.64

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$89.16

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.57–$47.13

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$59.87

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh is to fly which costs $26.09 - $119.57 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $26.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Portadown, Bangor (Gwynedd), Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Dublin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dublin and Edinburgh is 359 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs $206.52 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Dublin to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Edinburgh bus from?

Dublin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Edinburgh train from?

Dublin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or fly from Dublin to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dublin to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $26.09 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $478.26 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Dublin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dublin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where does the Dublin to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dublin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Portadown station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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