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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Castlebar?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Castlebar via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castlebar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castlebar is 476 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castlebar bus from?

Edinburgh to Castlebar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castlebar bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Castlebar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 200+ hotels available in Castlebar.

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

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

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

Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
5h 40m
€68–192
Fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
8h 10m
€67–181
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain Re
15h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlebarcar
8h 10m
€113–168
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
10h 13m
€82–160
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
10h 1m
€78–198
Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus
8h 58m
€93–215
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
16h 12m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbert Streetbus 458
17h 30m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar.

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Distance: 475.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Castlebar. 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, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Castlebar via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 25m.

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