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How to Travel from

Ireland 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 Cork Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.85
Plane from Dublin Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$178.33
Plane from Shannon Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.83–$191.07

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
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.13

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
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 Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$242.02
Plane from Dublin Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$331.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$242.02
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.83–$229.28
Plane from Cork Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$35.67–$343.92

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

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
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

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

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

Cie

Website:
cie.ie/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Luas

Phone:
00353 1 4614911
Website:
luas.ie
Train from Tallaght to Red
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.42

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.49

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

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 Westland Row to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh is to tram and fly which costs $23.91 - $119.57 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Ireland and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Grand Canal Dock and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Dublin Connolly, Portadown, Bangor (Gwynedd), Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Ireland to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ireland and Edinburgh is 367 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ireland to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Edinburgh bus from?

Ireland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Edinburgh train from?

Ireland to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cie, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train, bus or fly from Ireland to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ireland to Edinburgh is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs $206.52 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $25 - $152.17 and takes 4h 16m. There are no good options to bus between Ireland to Edinburgh.

Where does the Ireland to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ireland to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ireland to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cie, 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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