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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlerea is to fly and train which costs €50 - €180 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlerea is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs €65 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Castlerea?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Castlerea via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14, Enniskillen and ATU Sligo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castlerea?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castlerea is 495 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castlerea without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Castlerea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castlerea bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Castlerea bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Castlerea?

There are 44+ hotels available in Castlerea.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castlerea by plane, bus, train, 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 Edinburgh Airport 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 Castlereabus
6h 1m
€69–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Castlereatrain
7h 32m
€53–177
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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 Castlereatrain Re
14h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlereacar
7h 40m
€80–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain
8h 21m
€69–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Castlereatrain
9h 24m
€77–153
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Castlereatrain
9h 12m
€74–161
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Castlereabus
8h 56m
€78–239
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 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to ATU Sligobus 458
5. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Castlereabus 977
16h 44m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Castlerea.

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Distance: 495.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Castlerea. 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 Castlerea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Castlerea via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 12m.

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