How to travel from Edinburgh to Newry, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Newry is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Newry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newry → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£43($51)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Newry Train Station.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Newry.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Newry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Newry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Edinburgh and Newry is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Edinburgh and Newry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Newry is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Newry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Newry. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Newry. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Newry. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Newry Train Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Newry is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Newry. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Newry Train Station. instead which will take 6h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Newry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Newry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 2h 40m | £43($51) | hourly | 443km (276 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 45m | £83($100) | every 3 hours | 303km (188 miles) |
| Fly to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS), train | 3hrs | £79($95) | every 3 hours | 352km (219 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £83($100) | every 3 hours | 331km (206 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | £60($71) | hourly | 482km (300 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 60m | £42($50) | every 20 mins | 365km (227 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, bus and ferry | 7h 20m | £45($53) | every 20 mins | 355km (221 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, bus and ferry | 7h 35m | £33($39) | once daily | 369km (229 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 20m | £46($54) | every 4 hours | 339km (210 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Newry
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Airports near Newry
The following major airports near Newry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Newry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Newry
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Newry