How to travel from Isle of Man to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Edinburgh is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Edinburgh by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration1h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£300($355)
Loganair
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Belfast and then to Cairnryan then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Preston and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Edinburgh.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Edinburgh by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Isle of Man and Edinburgh is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Isle of Man and Edinburgh by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Edinburgh is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Isle of Man and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Isle of Man and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Loganair and easyJet fly between Isle of Man and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Isle of Man to Edinburgh typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Isle of Man to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Preston and then to Edinburgh. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Edinburgh is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 1h 40m | £300($355) | every 30 mins | 236km (147 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3hrs | £125($150) | every 30 mins | 391km (243 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | £47($56) | twice a week | 391km (243 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, bus | 10h 10m | £115($135) | once daily | 624km (388 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 6h 15m | £175($210) | twice daily | 495km (308 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 45m | £90($105) | twice daily | 372km (231 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Edinburgh
Train operators
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh