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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cavan is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cavan is to fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cavan station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cavan Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cavan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cavan is 416 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cavan without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Cavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cavan bus from?

Edinburgh to Cavan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cavan bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 101+ hotels available in Cavan.

Edinburgh to Cavan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cavan by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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 Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 54m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 6m
€52–159
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 Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station271
12h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cavan
6h 31m
€94–269
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 47m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 39m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 52m
€62–233
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
8h 21m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station271
12h 41m
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 Dundalk
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Station to Cavan Bus Station170
13h 9m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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51 minAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.8 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cavan. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Cavan Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 12h 8m.

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