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 £50 - £160 and takes 7h 58m.

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 11m and costs £40 - £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 Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

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 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 1669+ 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 to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
6h 11m
£43–187
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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
6. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 14m
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
£89–162
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
7h 58m
£52–160
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 54m
£67–190
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
7h 56m
£56–206
Bus, bus and ferry via Galway
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
15h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Bóthar na Trócairebus 350
2. Take the bus from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 723
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport 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 44m
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 14bus 270
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
18h 37m

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

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 370.9 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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 Airport, then take the line 100 bus to 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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