Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Edinburgh

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    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
    £56–132

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    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 48m
    £25–53

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry 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 42m
    £60–122

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Drogheda to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar car
    6h 10m
    £79–300

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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 27m
    £42–134

  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
    5h 3m
    £51–116

  7. 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 22m
    £38–161

  8. 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 26m
    £55–189

  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 54m
    £52–148

  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 6m
    £62–199

  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 Belfast Glengallbus 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 40m
    £34–53

Drogheda to Edinburgh by train, busferry, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Drogheda to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides