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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ashford Castleby plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, line 431 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EDI - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Congbus bus
    7h 8m

  2. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    11h 34m
    €63–213

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus bus 721
    17h 36m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Ashford Castlecar car
    8h 43m
    €123–193

  5. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain train
    9h 43m
    €64–178

  6. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    9h 41m
    €86–248

  7. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane EDI - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorrisbus bus
    10h 50m
    €67–361

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    17h 44m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ashford Castle. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, take the bus to Claremorris, take the line 431 bus to Cong, then walk to Ashford Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ashford Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, Claremorris, and Cong in around 17h 36m.

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