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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Clifden is to fly and bus which costs €75 - €190 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Clifden is to fly and bus which takes 8h 27m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Clifden?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Clifden. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Clifden via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport Zone 13 and Galway Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Clifden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Clifden is 558 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Clifden without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Edinburgh to Clifden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Clifden bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Clifden bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 343+ hotels available in Clifden.

Edinburgh to Clifden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Clifden 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 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 Westportbus
3. Take the bus from Westport to Clifdenbus
8h 27m
€77–187
Fly to Cork Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
10h 57m
€63–205
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 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
16h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Clifdencar
9h 17m
€133–208
Fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
10h 21m
€72–193
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 Galway Ceannt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
9h 3m
€81–250
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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 Galwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus
12h 23m
€87–171
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
17h 4m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 65
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifdenbus 923
18h 26m

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

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Distance: 558 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Clifden. 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 Westport, then take the bus to Clifden. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Clifden via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 13, and Galway Coach Station in around 16h 54m.

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