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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Connemara is to fly and train and bus which costs €85 - €220 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Connemara is to fly and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs €110 - €240.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Connemara?

The distance between Edinburgh and Connemara is 682 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Connemara without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 18h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Connemara, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Connemara?

There are 336+ hotels available in Connemara.

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

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

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 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 Sraith Salach
8h 53m
€113–235
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Sraith Salach
10h 46m
€81–210
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
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 Claremorris64
5. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mám431
18h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Connemara
9h 14m
€128–193
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mám
3. Take the taxi from An Mám to Connemara
7h 46m
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Sraith Salach
9h 55m
€89–218
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Sraith Salach
11h 46m
€105–193
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Sraith Salach
11h 40m
€104–251
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorris
4. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Mám
12h 12m
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 Sraith Salach923
19h 26m

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Connemara.

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Distance: 682.1 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Connemara. 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, take the bus to Sraith Salach, then take the taxi to Connemara. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Connemara via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, Claremorris, and An Mám in around 18h 13m.

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