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 which costs £60 - £170 and takes 8h 9m.

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 26m and costs £85 - £200.

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 Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Doolin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Doolin and Edinburgh is 393 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 which takes 15h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m 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 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Doolin to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Doolin to Edinburgh by bus, plane, taxi, car ferry, train, car, or busferry

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

Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
8h 9m
£61–165
Bus, bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
9h 45m
£55–161
Taxi, bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Doolin to ATU Galwaytaxi
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Clones Diamondbus
3. Take the bus from Main Street to Ulster University Belfastbus
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
5. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
6. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 9m
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 26m
£112–166
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin 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 52m
£66–220
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
8h 7m
£77–200
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
6h 26m
£85–192
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport 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 900
15h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 65
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 270
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
18h 9m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Doolin to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 390.7 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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 Galway Ceannt Station, walk to Galway Coach Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to ATU Galway, take the bus to Clones Diamond, drive to Main Street, take the bus to Ulster University Belfast, take the taxi to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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