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 €65 - €200 and takes 9h 3m.

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 €90 - €210.

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, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

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 train and bus and ferry and bus and taxi which takes 18h 24m and costs .

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Doolin bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 340+ hotels available in Doolin.

Edinburgh to Doolin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Doolin by plane, bus, train, busferry, taxi, 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, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
9h 3m
€69–192
Train, bus and ferry, bus, taxi
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 Letterkenny Bus Station to Eyre Square964
5. Take the taxi from Eyre Square to Doolin
18h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Doolin
9h 12m
€128–193
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
7h 16m
€93–207
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
9h 43m
€77–267
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
8h 40m
€99–236
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 ATU Galway64
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin350
19h 20m

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 629.1 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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 the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the bus to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station, take the bus to Eyre Square, then take the taxi to Doolin.

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