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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Dublin

United Kingdom

Ireland

Take a train from Edinburgh to Dublin and enjoy the approximately 351 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Distance

351 km

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Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £24

Train providers: Virgin Trains trains Edinburgh to Dublin

Virgin Trains will get you to Dublin from Edinburgh at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Trains from Edinburgh to Dublin

A regular daily train service operates between Edinburgh and Dublin, which also requires passengers to travel the final leg of the journey by ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Port. Most services are operated by Virgin Trains, although Sunday journeys are operated by Arriva Wales. Journeys can take 8 hours or more.

Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Dublin?

Virgin Trains and Arriva Wales operate trains between Edinburgh and Dublin, with up to three changes required for any journey. The ferry is operated by Irish Ferries.

How long is the train from Edinburgh to Dublin?

Journey times for trains travelling from Edinburgh to Dublin do vary quite a lot, as they depend on connections and the number of required changes. The fastest weekday journey requires three changes and is via Virgin Trains. The trip takes 8 hours and 8 minutes. Slower Sunday journeys with Arriva Wales take 9 hours 44 minutes.

How many trains are there from Edinburgh to Dublin?

There are two daily train services between Edinburgh and Dublin, with the first train leaving Edinburgh Waverley rail station in the early morning.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Dublin?

Departure train station: The journey to Dublin leaves from Edinburgh Waverley station, which is the main city railway station located close to Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Passengers travelling from Edinburgh Airport to the railway station can take airport buses direct to Waverley Bridge or airport trams to St Andrews Square, all other local bus links are available in the North Bridge or Princes Street area. There is no local taxi rank at Waverley Station, and the closest is situated on Market Street. This railway station has step-free entrances and has a number of accessibility features. A variety of fast food outlets and restaurants are situated within the station.

Arrival train station: The arrival station for passengers travelling by train from Edinburgh is Dublin Port. The port is also a major freight and cargo handling facility and a departure point for cruise liners and is located around two miles from the city centre. Good public transport links make it easy to reach the centre of Dublin within a few minutes of arrival at the Port. The local trams on the Luas Red Line stop at East Wall Road, which is right outside the entrance to the Port, and local buses or taxis also offer frequent services into the centre of town.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Dublin train

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