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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Doolin is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Doolin is to fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Doolin?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Doolin via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport Zone 13 and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Doolin?

The distance between Edinburgh and Doolin is 629 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Doolin without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 16h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Doolin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Doolin bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Doolin bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 385+ hotels available in Doolin.

Edinburgh to Doolin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Doolin 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 Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
9h 5m
€62–182
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus 350
16h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Doolincar
9h 13m
€101–184
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 Ennis Station to Doolinbus
7h 16m
€68–227
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
8h 41m
€82–186
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
9h 54m
€78–199
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 15 to Jubilee Roadbus 271
4. Take the bus from Clones Diamond to ATU Galwaybus
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus 350
17h 42m
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 15 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 65
5. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus 350
18h 35m

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

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Distance: 629 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Doolin. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Doolin via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 13, and ATU Galway in around 16h 41m.

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