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How to get fromEdinburgh to Longfordby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Longford by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Longfordtrain train
    6h 43m
    €50–160

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train Ic / ...
    13h 1m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Longfordcar car
    7h 31m
    €98–364

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Longfordtrain train
    7h 27m
    €51–189

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train
    8h 12m
    €76–161

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train
    8h 1m
    €80–179

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train
    8h 57m
    €83–210

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train
    8h 40m
    €88–238

  9. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to St Josephs Care Ctrbus bus 22 / ...
    13h 59m

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Centrebus bus 862
    14h 29m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 478.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Longford, IE-LD, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Longford. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 15, take the line 41 bus to Drumcondra Stn, walk to Drumcondra, then take the train to Longford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Longford via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 1m.

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