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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Clifden is to fly and train and bus which costs €75 - €210 and takes 10h 5m.

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 28m and costs €90 - €230.

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, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot and Galway Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Clifden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Clifden is 697 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 19h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Clifden bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Clifden?

There are 336+ hotels available in Clifden.

Edinburgh to Clifden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 8 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 Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
9h 3m
€101–220
Fly to Cork Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 57m
€69–195
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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Station64
5. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden923
19h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Clifden
9h 15m
€128–193
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 Westport
3. Take the bus from Westport to Clifden
8h 28m
€92–227
Fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
10h 5m
€77–203
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
11h 56m
€93–178
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
4. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Clifden
11h 50m
€92–236

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696.8 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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 Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, walk to Galway Coach Station, 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, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, Galway Ceannt Station, and Galway Coach Station in around 19h 36m.

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