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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar is to fly and train which costs €70 - €200 and takes 8h 10m.

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 €90 - €270.

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, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castlebar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castlebar is 607 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 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castlebar bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Castlebar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 202+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Edinburgh to Castlebar - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
8h 10m
€70–191
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
15h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlebar
8h 8m
€114–304
Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
5h 40m
€93–262
Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
8h 15m
€101–305
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
10h 35m
€86–195
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
10h 21m
€95–254
Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Bar
3. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebar
9h 58m
€80–556
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar721
16h 8m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Bar64
5. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebar440
16h 41m
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Enniskillen
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbert Street458
17h

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

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Distance: 606.9 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Castlebar via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 55m.

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