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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cong is to fly and train which costs €55 - €180 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cong is to fly and line 431 bus which takes 6h 52m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cong?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cong. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cong via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre, Crampton Quay and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cong?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cong is 617 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cong without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 17h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Cong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cong bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Cong bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cong?

There are 125+ hotels available in Cong.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cong by plane, train, busferry, bus, 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 Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain
9h 31m
€57–173
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, line 431 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Congbus
6h 52m
€47–199
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 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorrisbus 64
17h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Congcar
8h 46m
€117–394
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 Ceanntbus
9h 26m
€62–228
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 Claremorristrain
11h 32m
€81–174
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 Claremorristrain
11h 20m
€85–177
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus
11h 20m
€67–243
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
10h 10m
€125–359
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 Claremorrisbus 721
17h 21m
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 Strabane Bus Stationbus 273
4. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Claremorrisbus 964
17h 45m

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

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Distance: 616.8 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cong, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cong. 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, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Claremorris, walk to Claremorris Stn, then take the line 431 bus to Cong. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cong via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Ulsterbus Depot, and Claremorris in around 17h 5m.

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