What is the cheapest way to get from Doolin to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Edinburgh is to bus and fly and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doolin to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Doolin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Princes Street via Galway Coach Stn, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Doolin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Doolin and Edinburgh is 373 miles.

How do I travel from Doolin to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Doolin to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Galway which takes 15h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Doolin to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Doolin to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doolin to Edinburgh bus from?

Doolin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.

Where does the Doolin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Doolin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Doolin to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Doolin to Edinburgh by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
6h 19m
£47–182
Bus, bus and ferry via Galway
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
15h 16m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Doolin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
9h 25m
£88–161
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
7h 58m
£56–155
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 43m
£55–180
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
7h 56m
£59–170
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus 350
2. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 723
3. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
16h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
17h 50m

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Ennis Station, take the line 51 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doolin to Princes Street via Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 16m.

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