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How to get fromDrogheda to Edinburghby train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    4h 30m
    £57–132

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    4h 29m
    £41–134

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 43m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    10h 37m
    £50–128

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Drogheda to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar car
    6h 9m
    £78–299

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    4h 58m
    £53–116

  7. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 9m
    £64–197

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 8m
    £42–159

  9. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 37m
    £59–161

  10. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 3m
    £69–213

  11. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    11h 38m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Drogheda to Edinburgh Waverley via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 43m.

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