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

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Maynooth 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 Maynoothtrain train
    5h 10m
    €42–149

  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
    11h 30m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Maynoothcar car
    6h 50m
    €98–365

  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 Maynoothtrain train
    5h 51m
    €42–175

  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
    6h 41m
    €67–150

  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
    6h 29m
    €67–168

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Maynoothtrain train
    6h 32m
    €83–248

  8. 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
    7h 22m
    €74–196

  9. 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 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    13h 15m

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

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Maynooth. 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 16 bus to Drumcondra Stn, walk to Drumcondra, then take the train to Maynooth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Maynooth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 30m.

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